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Episode 49 | East Meets West: The Rise of Arabic Pop

Episode 49 | East Meets West: The Rise of Arabic Pop

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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


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