1. The song 'Beirut Windows شبابيك بيروت' from Tania Saleh 's latest CD came in at Number 1 in Arabology 's Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2014. http://youtu.be/88fAyLo0oq0 2. This song by Rim Banna titled 'Break Your Fears اكسر خوفك' came in at Number 2 in Arabology 's Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2014. http://youtu.be/XMtEHEhhobk 3. The song 'Hal' by Yasmine Hamdan --which was featured in the film Only Lovers Left Alive --came in at Number 3 in Arabology 's Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2014. http://youtu.be/XDepIDGKC2U 4. The song 'Dawayer (Circles)' by Dina El Wedidi came in at Number 4 in Arabology 's Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2014. https://soundcloud.com/dina-elwedidi/dawayer-1 5. Jordanian rock band JadaL 's song 'Wahde Bteshbahek, وحده بتشبهك' came in at Number 5 in Arabology ...
Dr. Ramzi Salti commemorates 50 Years Since the Death of Umm Kulthum-- February 3, 2025 Umm Kulthum (1898–1975) Introduction: A Cultural Icon and the Voice of the Arab World On February 3, 2025, we mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, one of the most influential artists in the history of Arab music. For half a century, her voice has resonated through time, her music transcending generations, borders, and cultures. Known for her unparalleled vocal ability, emotive performances, and captivating stage presence, Umm Kulthum remains a symbol of artistic excellence and cultural pride. Rare color footage of Umm Kulthum by Director Youssef Chahine Umm Kulthum's impact extends far beyond her music. She was a pioneering force in both the cultural and political landscapes of the Arab world, her songs representing themes of love, longing, heartbreak, and social change. Today, as we reflect on her life and legacy, we remember a woman whose contrib...
When Egyptian Singer Sherine released her hit "Sabri Aaleel" in 2003, no one would have ever predicted that, over 2 decades later, the track would continue to be reborn, revamped, remixed and translated into different languages around the world. As a tribute to this iconic song, this article will attempt to spotlight some of the most innovative and groundbreaking resurrections of the song that have appeared through the years. These will include re-recordings in completely different genres, remixes that have become staples at dance parties and versions from Italy and France that take the song to a whole new level. 1. To start, here is Sherine's original version of "Sabri Aaleel" as it was first released by Sherine in 2003. The title, "Sabri Aaleel" (صبري قليل), translates to "My Patience Is Running Low," and the song was initially featured on her 2003 album, "Girh Tani" (جرح تاني). 2. Johanna Morkos is a Lebanese singer and music...
List of Arabology’s Top 30 Songs of 2020 (Includes YouTube Playlist)
In lieu of my annual podcast in which I usually count down the Top 30 indie/alternative songs of the year, I am sharing this year a YouTube Playlist which includes Arabology's Top 30 songs of 2020. Playlist starts with Number 1 and goes down to 30.
You can listen to the songs, in order, by watching all 30 music videos on YouTube.
Best Indie/Alternative Arabic songs that came out of the Arab world in 2020
1. Emsallam ft. Adan Wakeem - Aref Innak مسلّم مع عدن واكيم - عارف إنك
2. E M E L - Holm (A Dream) آمال مثلوثي - حلم 3. Bu Kolthoum - Mamnoun بو كلثوم - ممنون 4. Elsayed Agamy ft. Yusor - Raka W Raka السيد عجمي مع يسر - راقة و راقة
5. Omar Kamal - Ya Rayeh Sawb Bladi عمر كمال - يا رايح صوب بلادي 6. 47SOUL - Dabke System السبعة و أربعين - دبكة سيستم 7. Faraj Suleiman - Questions on My Mind فرج سليمان - في أسئلة براسي 8. Shabjdeed - NKD GLG (Prod. Al Nather) شب جديد - نكد چلچ 9. Cairokee - Kan Lak Ma’aya كايروكي - كان لك معايا 10. The Synaptik X Maysa Daw - Jowa Beiti السينابتيك مع ميساء ضو - جوا بيتي
11. Hamed Sinno - Mashaniq حامد سنو – مشانق 12. Aziz Maraka - Mafi Mennik عزيز مرقة – ما في منك 13. El Far3i - Dry Clean (P. Arab Keyz) الفرعي - دراي كلين * إنتاج عرب كيز 14. Lynn Adib & Zeid Hamdan - Ya Habibi Ta’ala - يا حبيبي تعالَ 15. Autostrad - Istana Shwai أوتوستراد - استنى شوي 16. Marwan Asad Ft. The Synaptik X Mohamed Mansour - Qamarhen قمرهن 17. Shabjdeed - MANTIKA (Prod. Al Nather) شب جديد - منطقة 18. Tania Saleh - Ya Reit (I Wish) تانيا صالح - يا ريت 19. The Synaptik (Ft.الفرعي- El Far3i) - Dari- السينابتيك - داري
20. Ramy Essam – Ya Habayebna (Oh You Loved Ones) رامى عصام - يا حبايبنا 21. Souad Massi - Wakfa سعاد ماسي - واقفة 22. Nour Khan - Hazeena نورخان - حزينة 23. Jamaet Khair Ft. Aziz - El Hob El Bekir جماعة خير مع عزيز - الحب البكر 24. Tamer Nafar - Ili Al-Haq (تامر نفار - إلي الحق (وين بصرفوها هاي؟ 25. Kuwaisiana (Ft Plus Aziz) - Bara7a (براحة) 26. Naima Shalhoub - Four (Roumieh Prison Blues) (feat. Excentrik & Marcus Shelby) 27. Massar Egbari (ft Asmaa) - Raghm El Masafa رغم المسافة - مسار اجباري مع أسماء أبو اليزيد 28. Chantal Bitar - Bel Haijr El-Sehi شانتال بيطار - بالحجر الصحّي 29. E M E L + Various Artists - Kelmti Horra (My Word Is Free) - Quarantine Session 30. Layth Sidiq – Grief Is a Journey (Instrumental) ليث صديق – الحزن رحلة
