Melissa Chemam

Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Melissa Chemam in her latest music column interviews Tunisian electro-world creator Imed Alibi.

18 JULY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Roxana Vilk’s Personal History of Iranian Music

Roxana Vilk’s Personal History of Iranian Music

In this month's music column, Melissa Chemam talks to a British national with an Iranian heart and musical...

20 JUNE, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Melissa Chemam profiles the Arab-Belgian singer-songwriter Tamino-Amir, as he prepares to go on tour.

23 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Melissa Chemam reviews two major exhibitions devoted to Algerian artists and the rebel leader Abd el-Kader, at Paris...

9 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Melissa Chemam interviews the London-based Franco-Algerian artist whose pavilion won Special Jury Mention in Venice.

2 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Fairouz is the Voice of Lebanon, Symbol of Hope in a Weary Land

Fairouz is the Voice of Lebanon, Symbol of Hope in a Weary Land

For April's column, music critic Melissa Chemam looks longingly at the legend of Lebanon's diva.

25 APRIL, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Artist Hayv Kahraman’s “Gut Feelings” Exhibition Reviewed

Artist Hayv Kahraman’s “Gut Feelings” Exhibition Reviewed

Melissa Chemam is swept away by an Iraqi American artist's latest exhibit at Mosaic Rooms in London.

28 MARCH, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Our music columnist Melissa Chemam, disturbed by the war in Ukraine, makes the link between Odesa and Beirut...

21 MARCH, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Nazareth’s Liwan Features Palestinian Singer Haya Zaatry

Nazareth’s Liwan Features Palestinian Singer Haya Zaatry

This month TMR's music critic Melissa Chemam discusses Palestinian arts and "cultural resistance" at Liwan in Nazareth, where...

21 FEBRUARY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Rachid Taha and the Sway of Chaabi & Raï on Franco-Arab Rock

Rachid Taha and the Sway of Chaabi & Raï on Franco-Arab Rock

This month, TMR's music critic, Melissa Chemam, stumbles upon an unexpected exhibit of the history and influence of...

24 JANUARY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Music in the Middle East: Business can’t Buy Authenticity

Music in the Middle East: Business can’t Buy Authenticity

180,000 electronic music aficionados attended the SOUNDSTORM festival in Riyadh this month, but as columnist Melissa Chemam writes,...

20 DECEMBER, 2021 • By Melissa Chemam
Electronic Music in Riyadh?

Electronic Music in Riyadh?

Music journalist Melissa Chemam turns in the first column as part of a new monthly series in which...

22 NOVEMBER, 2021 • By Melissa Chemam
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