Interbellum’s Karl Mattar would much rather let his music speak for itself than sit for an interview, he lets me...
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Three years after its raid, the ring leaders behind the largest case of human trafficking in Lebanon are still at large.
“There is no one Arab woman, there is no one way to be an Arab woman, and there is no one Arab female experience.”
The history of the Hammana Artist House and its role in revitalising a village known for its cherries and climate.
Kozo (and Alfie’s pillow) sit around a mess of pedals in Tunefork Studios and talk about their debut album: Tokyo...
Young Syrian and Palestinian refugees recently shared the stage with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble, playing music they themselves had composed over the years as part of the Right to Play initiative in Lebanon. Video by Lujain Jo...
Five Egyptian musicians walk into Bayt Em Nazih and set the crowd on fire with their unique blend of rock and social activism.
In recent years, several civil society groups have fought to protect what little is left of public spaces in Beirut.
Thousands stood in solidarity with Mashrou’ Leila, following the cancellation of their concert at the Byblos International Festival, through a night of collaborative performances organized in 10 days by a small group of activists. The performances, which took place in the Aresco Center Palace on the night that Mashrou’ Leila...
Rather than imitating the West, the Arab community has turned drag into its own.
In response to his critics, Marcel Khalife released a statement protesting the situation the country is in because of the current political leadership.
An international camp boosting intercultural dialogue gathered talented young people from around the world in the Lebanese village of Laqlouq.