Al-Música: When Arabic Music Went Latin

Danny Hajjar traces the centuries-long rhythm between Arabic and Latin sounds, from Al-Andalus to reggaeton

Yasmine Hamdan and the Beautiful Losers

“There's no contradiction between being desperate and still hopeful.”

The Craziest Thing(s) About Vita Kari

Inside the surreal, scroll-breaking world of Vita Kari, LA’s most confusing and compelling performance artist

Face Fatigue: A Glimpse At the Internet’s Post-Face

Somewhere between Instagram Face, looksmaxxing psychosis, and AI slop posturing (and panic), a new monolithic face is taking shape. It's everyone and no one in one.

Marwan Moussa Bears His Heart on His Latest Album

The Man Who Lost His Heart redefines vulnerability in the MENA rap scene, told through five acts

Arabic Pop is So Back

...but it just might not be for everyone