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Revolutionary Hit Parade: 12+1 Protest Songs from Iran

Revolutionary Hit Parade: 12+1 Protest Songs from Iran

Malu Halasa and Beehype on the latest hit parade of protest songs for Iranian freedom.

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Rana Asfour
Gultrah Sound System: Tunisia’s Sound of Freedom

Gultrah Sound System: Tunisia’s Sound of Freedom

Melissa Chemam explores the Tunisian neo-rap and reggae group from Tunisia that sings for social and political freedom.

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Music for Tomorrow: Iranians Yearn for Freedom

Music for Tomorrow: Iranians Yearn for Freedom

Nazanin Malekan vibes with the women's revolution in Iran via her love for music and poetry, both Persian...

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Nazanin Malekan
Dynamic Acoustic Duo Ÿuma Allies with Tunisia and Derja

Dynamic Acoustic Duo Ÿuma Allies with Tunisia and Derja

In her monthly music column, Melissa Chemam talks to Sabrine Jenhani, half of the indie Tunisian duo Ÿuma.

21 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
For Electronica Artist Hadi Zeidan, Dance Clubs are Analogous to Churches

For Electronica Artist Hadi Zeidan, Dance Clubs are Analogous to Churches

For her 12th TMR music column, Melissa Chemam talks to eclectic electronica DJ/composer Hadi Zeidan.

24 OCTOBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

For her 11th TMR music column, Melissa Chemam interviews the Algerian-French diva Samira Brahmia.

19 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Exile, Music, Hope & Nostalgia Among Berlin’s Arab Immigrants

Exile, Music, Hope & Nostalgia Among Berlin’s Arab Immigrants

Cultural historian Diana Abbani meditates on music among Berlin's Arab immigrants.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Diana Abbani
A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

In her 10th music column for TMR, Melissa Chemam profiles Palestinian oud performer and percussionist Yousef Zayed, who...

22 AUGUST 2022 • By 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
Abundant Middle Eastern Talent at the ’22 Avignon Theatre Fest

Abundant Middle Eastern Talent at the ’22 Avignon Theatre Fest

Nada Ghosn revels in the artistry of Palestinian, Iranian, Lebanese, Afghan and other playwrights and performers in Avignon...

18 JULY 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
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
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
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