Arabic Music Has a New Face in Town
An American woman living in Marrakesh has burst onto the Arabic music scene, and she barely speaks a word of Arabic. Her Arab talent show performance has enthusiasm, incredulity, turf wars, and … [Read more...]
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The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
“Arab Idol” Winner Tours America
Arab Idol winner Mohammed Assaf toured North America last winter, visiting cities with large Arab immigrant populations. … [Read more...]
Muslim Pop Star Climbs the U.S. Charts
Yuna has faced some pressure, but her musical talent speaks for itself. American fans are boosting her work on the charts. … [Read more...]
A Palestinian and an Israeli Band Make Rockin’ Music Together
Two pop bands are settling the Israeli/Palestine conflict their way – with rockin’ music and friendship. … [Read more...]
What Music Do Young, Urban Muslims Listen To?
From Brazilian hip-hop to punk rock in Pakistan, a look at the music Muslim youth listens to and produce. … [Read more...]
Designer Cinemas Coming Soon to Middle East
Famous for building an indoor ski slope in Dubai, mall developer Majid Al Futtaim plans to invest over $204 million in Middle Eastern cinematheques with a target of doubling movie attendance. … [Read more...]
Somalia’s Music Festival Works to Spread Peace and Coexistence
A cautious optimism spreading throughout Somalia’s shattered cities is being spread by the microphone. As rifles and violence fade, music and art are the preferred means of opposition to Al-Qaeda … [Read more...]
YouTube is Mega Popular in the Arab World
According to a new Startappz survey, 93% of videos produced in the Middle East are in Arabic and some average up to 3 million viewers. … [Read more...]
Lebanon, Innovation, and a Trumpet
A new kind of trumpet is forging new connections between Arabic and Western music. Read about it and hear it, on this NPR link. … [Read more...]
Female Muslim Band’s Rehearsal Space Burns Down in UK
After two months of racist hate mail, Britain's first female Muslim band has been burned out of their arts collective. An arson investigation is underway. … [Read more...]