Fairouz Archives

8 August, 2025 • Diran Mardirian

A look at Ziad Rahbani's life and legacy, and the man who first introduced him to the jazz sound that transformed Lebanon's musical landscape.

1 October, 2023 • Dima Issa

In her new book, Dima Issa argues that the influence of Lebanese vocal artist Fairouz on the Arab diaspora has been profound.

10 July, 2023 • Reem Halasa

Jordanian Rabee’ Zureikat is on a mission to restore severed links to the Arab past by reviving a musical heritage, one nay at a time.

25 April, 2022 • Melissa Chemam

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

12 August, 2021 • Lawrence Joffe

Travel the world, meet people, see great places, without ever leaving the comfort of your screen…well, in some cases you can go in person!

1 August, 2021 • Shereen Malherbe

Shereen Malherbe reviews a new book from a first-time Gazan author based in London.

3 July, 2021 • TMR

Travel the world, meet people, see great places, without ever leaving the comfort of your screen…well, in some cases you can go in person!