Interviewing an artist of Angham’s caliber presents a unique challenge and a thrill, merging anticipation with the weight of her legacy. Angham is, after all, a towering figure in Arabic music, an ...

A performance of a traditional Arabic song by a group of students in Ottawa went viral over the weekend in conjunction with the arrival of Syrian refugees in the country. A video posted to YouTube ...

A new wave of Arab artists are gaining global traction. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with music writer Danny Hajjar about this recent rise and the future of Arabic music. Danny Hajjar has always been ...

A group of musicians are causing a sensation in Jordan by reviving the golden age of Arab song -- and not one of them is under the age of 50. "I would give you anything for the feast, my angel." ...

For 53 years, musicians have vied to win the Eurovision song contest, granted to the best performing act around Europe. Mira Awad, an Arab-Israeli singer, is representing Israel with Noa, a ...