Soad Hosny: 20th Anniversary of Her Passing

June 21, 2021, marks the 20th Anniversary of Soad Hosny's passing. She was a well-known Egyptian actress and singer. She came from an artistic family, including her half-sister Nagat El-Saghirah (a singer and actress) and Ezz Eddin Hosni (a music composer). In addition, Soad Hosny was the daughter of a Syrian-born Calligrapher of Kurdish origin. … Continue reading Soad Hosny: 20th Anniversary of Her Passing

Single Saturdays: Nancy Ajram – Mishkaltak Al Wahidi

Nancy Ajram has released another single, Mishkaltak Al Wahidi (Your only problem). It's a sweet love story where she tells her significant other that she's his only "problem." The music is Arabic Pop. Ayman Komayha composed the song magnificently with a fantastic rhythm and flow. It parallels Nancy Ajram's other hits Ehsas Jedeed (A new feeling), and W bikoun … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Nancy Ajram – Mishkaltak Al Wahidi

Single Saturdays: Nancy Ajram – Hobbak Bi Ye’wa

Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram has released a new single entitled Hobbak Bi Ye'wa (your love gets stronger). It's about a growing love story from the woman's perspective.  The music is Arabic Pop. Waleed Saad composed the song with an incredible rhythm, a mix of classical music and modern sounds. It starts slow with the melody of a … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Nancy Ajram – Hobbak Bi Ye’wa

Single Saturdays: Yara – Ala Makchouf

Lebanese singer Yara has released a new single entitled Ala Makchouf (For the world to see). It's a song where a woman treats love like a game. The music is Arabic Pop. Dr. Talal composed the song with a catchy sound following the musical style of the Gulf region.  The musicians played their instruments nicely (the darbakeh, … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Yara – Ala Makchouf

Single Saturdays: Nawal El Zoghbi – Bakalem Khayali

Lebanese singer Nawal El Zoghby has released a new single entitled Bakalem Khayali (My imagination speaks). The song is about heartbreak and uncertainty following a breakup/separation about the future. Salah Al Kurdi wrote and composed the tune. The music is Arabic pop. The intensity of the violin reflects the mood of sadness and heartbreak. The rhythm … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Nawal El Zoghbi – Bakalem Khayali