Listen "Episode 49 | East Meets West: The Rise of Arabic Pop"
Episode Synopsis
Join us as we explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of Arabic pop music and its growing influence on the global stage. In this episode, we explore rich melodies and rhythms that define the genre while also examining how it intersects with Western styles like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music.
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this episode will open your ears to the beats and melodies that are capturing hearts across the globe.
Playlist of songs:
Le Beirut - Fairuz
Matrahak Bi Albi - Majida El Roumi
Youm Wara Youm - Samira Said, Cheb Mami
Nour El Ein - Amr Diab
Aayshalak - Elissa
El Layali - Nawal Al Zoghbi
Ya Tabtab Wa Dallaa - Nancy Ajram
El Wawa - Haifa Wehbe
Sabry Aalil - Sherine
Allah Aleik Ya Seedy - Ehab Tawfik
Don't Know What to Tell Ya - Aaliyah
Batwanes Beek - Warda
C'est la vie - Khaled
Dammi Falasteeni - Mohammaed Afsaasni
El3ab Yalla - Oka Wi Ortega
Bum Bum - Mohamed Ramadan
Mashkalni - Rashed Al-Majed
Weled Men Al Shukriya - Eman Al Sharif
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this episode will open your ears to the beats and melodies that are capturing hearts across the globe.
Playlist of songs:
Le Beirut - Fairuz
Matrahak Bi Albi - Majida El Roumi
Youm Wara Youm - Samira Said, Cheb Mami
Nour El Ein - Amr Diab
Aayshalak - Elissa
El Layali - Nawal Al Zoghbi
Ya Tabtab Wa Dallaa - Nancy Ajram
El Wawa - Haifa Wehbe
Sabry Aalil - Sherine
Allah Aleik Ya Seedy - Ehab Tawfik
Don't Know What to Tell Ya - Aaliyah
Batwanes Beek - Warda
C'est la vie - Khaled
Dammi Falasteeni - Mohammaed Afsaasni
El3ab Yalla - Oka Wi Ortega
Bum Bum - Mohamed Ramadan
Mashkalni - Rashed Al-Majed
Weled Men Al Shukriya - Eman Al Sharif
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