On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Lebanese novelist, advocate and intellectual Elias Khoury passed away at the age of 76. Khoury...
Culture
The music blasts with exhilarating intensity. A pulsating mix of rap, techno, and hip-hop takes turns commanding the old Cinema...
Trigger warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault, drug abuse, and other triggering topics. We advise caution as you proceed. In the dimly lit room of the chalet, Abir found herself with a customer. He produced a small bag of white powder, carefully lining it up on the table...
To live in Beirut today is to live with a perpetual sense of nostalgia, a longing for a bygone era...
The air is thick with the odor of urine, feces, and pet food, assaulting the senses as one steps into...
From hip hop to dreamy folk, traditional Arabic music to electronic beats, even melodic pop to a bit of rock. Beirut and Beyond (B&B) strives to create a musical tapestry. Their aim is to transcend not just music genres, but also to embrace diverse nationalities, and ensure gender balance for...
Over 400 spectators and artists filed into the lower floor of KED events venue on February 3, filling the space...
Within the Takeover room, a subtle emptiness prevails. The atmosphere tinged with a coolness accentuated by the mint-colored floor and...
Red roses, balloons, and life-sized teddy bears have taken over the streets of Beirut in preparation for lovers’ most anticipated occasions: Valentine’s day. But for Lebanese farmers and florists focusing on local and seasonal crops, this celebration is not necessarily synonymous with a profitable holiday. To Josephine Abou Abdo, a...
Lebanese musician and puppeteer Yara Asmar’s album “synth waltzes and accordion laments” has been named one of Pitchfork’s Top 30...
Emphatic Mexican-Lebanese artist Blu Fiefer is back with a new single, “Ekhir Hamme”, as part of her upcoming debut album...
Laura Ayoub happened upon pole dancing while on a trip in 2015, and immediately fell in love. In the years since, she’s worked on introducing the sport to the Lebanese community, while breaking pre-existing stereotypes on the matter. Through her work, she’s helped various women gain comfort in their bodies....