By: Rachida Lamri | Date: February 10, 2026 | Newarab.com In medieval Muslim-ruled Iberia, during the golden age of Al Andalus, a certain chamber music was born. It evolved and echoed for centuries in the royal palaces, noble courts and culture of Córdoba, Seville and Granada. This music was forged over time and, quite literally, through movement: musicians, poets and theorists arrived…
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By: Punish Studios | Date: October 5, 2025 | Youtube.com “Gaza City” is a hard-hitting protest rock track from Johnny Punish — a raw, unapologetic anthem exposing the horror, hypocrisy, and human cost of war. Written in the tradition of Joe Strummer and punk’s conscience, this song takes aim at governments, profiteers, and the machinery of genocide — while standing…
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By: Punish Studios | Date: September 25, 2025 | Youtube.com A slow-burning 6/8 jazz piece laced with smoky lounge piano, brushed drums, and echoes of Arabic melody. Lost in Palestine follows my journey to Haifa in search of my mother’s ancestral home—erased after the 1948 Nakba, when my family was forced into exile. Our family is from Haifa and has been…
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YouTube link Hatim Belhouari is a Moroccan composer and electronic music artist known for his innovative blend of downtempo, abstract hip-hop, and electronic genres. His music often features introspective themes and intricate soundscapes.
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The oud (pronounced “ood”) is one of the oldest stringed instruments in the world and a central piece of traditional Arabic music. Its name comes from the Arabic word al-ʿūd, meaning “wood.” The instrument has a pear-shaped body, a short neck without frets, and typically 11 strings grouped in pairs. Origins and History The oud dates back thousands of years,…
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