Single Saturdays: Rayan – Ana Aam Khounak

Armenian-Lebanese singer Rayan has released a new single entitled Ana Aam Khounak ( I am cheating on you, or I'm cheating you). The story is about a man whose relationship ends because of his partner cheating. Hany Assaf wrote and composed the song. The music is Arabic Pop, with parts that sound like classical Arabic … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Rayan – Ana Aam Khounak

Trisha Yearwood’s Fourteenth Album Every Girl

American singer Trish Yearwood has released an incredible new Country album entitled Every Girl. The overall themes are love, heartbreak and life experiences. The music is Country, classic style with a contemporary twist. The composition of the song is smooth and full of rhythm. The instruments that have their presence throughout this album are the guitar … Continue reading Trisha Yearwood’s Fourteenth Album Every Girl

Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814: 30th Anniversary

September 19, 2019, marks the 30th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's legendary album Rhythm Nation 1814. It's a record that covers an incredible variety of themes: socio-political issues ( i.e. racism and classism), love, and heartbreak. The music is R&B/Soul. Depending on the song, the tempo of the beat varies accordingly. The songs that focus on racism … Continue reading Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation 1814: 30th Anniversary

Patrick Swayze: 10 Years Since His Passing

September 14, 2019, marks the 10th Anniversary of Patrick Swayze's passing. He was an actor, dancer, and singer. The cause of his passing was Pancreatic Cancer- he was 57. In terms of music, Patrick Swayze's most famous single was She's Like The Wind, a song heard in the film Dirty Dancing. It's my favourite from the late star.  … Continue reading Patrick Swayze: 10 Years Since His Passing

Single Saturdays: Najwa Karam Maloun Abou L Echeq

Lebanese singer Najwa Karam has another incredible single entitled Maloun Abou L Echeq (Cursed and in love- partial translation). It's a song about how love can feel intense yet beautiful and exciting.  The music is Arabic Pop mixed with traditional Dabkeh (Middle Eastern Dance music). Ali Hassoun composed this great song featuring the sounds of the tambourine … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Najwa Karam Maloun Abou L Echeq