Syrian singer Nassif Zeytoun has released a new single entitled Mesh Khayef Mennak (I'm not afraid of you). It's the story of kids who have cancer and fighting the illness with courage. The music is Arabic Pop. Hisham Boulos composed the song that has a beautiful structure with an optimistic beat to reflect the children's courage … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Nassif Zeytoun – Mesh Khayef Mennak
Month: December 2019
First Album Fridays: Sab & Steph – Aux Quatres Vents EP
Canadian duo Sab & Steph have released their first EP entitled Aux Quatres Vents (The Four Winds). The overall themes are love and the journey of life. The music is a mix of Musique Francophone (French Music), Pop and Country. The guitar has a presence that gives the EP a cozy feel to it. It's the kind … Continue reading First Album Fridays: Sab & Steph – Aux Quatres Vents EP
Farid Al-Atrash: 45th Anniversary of His Passing
December 26, 2019, marks the 45th Anniversary of Farid Al Atrash's passing. He was a famous singer, composer, and actor in the Middle East. He left behind an incredible legacy. He composed for artists including his sister Asmahan (birth name Amal Al Atrash). A famous work of his includes the song Layal Al Ons (performed … Continue reading Farid Al-Atrash: 45th Anniversary of His Passing
Christmas Music – 2019 Edition
Photo by Anna Sommer on Pexels.com It was fun writing reviews of Christmas albums, EPs or singles for my annual 12 Days of Christmas special. I discovered that a cover of a Christmas classic might have the same lyrics but not the same genre of music. Examples include Last Christmas (Wham!) and White Christmas (Bing Crosby). Like last year, … Continue reading Christmas Music – 2019 Edition
Various Artists – You Wish: A Merge Records Holiday Album
You Wish by A Merge Records Holiday Album is a compilation of artists singing Christmas classics (i.e. White Christmas and Blue Christmas) and originals (i.e. Green Christmas and Baby In The Hay). The music in this album has a mix of different genres, including Alternative and Singer/Songwriter. There's a fresh take on the Christmas music that many of us know and love. The … Continue reading Various Artists – You Wish: A Merge Records Holiday Album