Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.

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Saudi singer Tamtam on music, identity and returning to Riyadh, as the artist reflects on feminism, diaspora and creative ...

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Actress Oh Yoon-ah shared an update about her Bali trip with her son, capturing attention with her unchanged youthful beauty. On the 19th, Oh Yoon-ah posted several photos on her social media with the ...

While I was playing piano in public, she came up and asked if I could play an Arabic song. I gave it a try and when she recognized the melody, her reaction said everything. It was a small moment, but ...

While I was playing in public, she came up and asked if I could play an Arabic song. I gave it a try — and her reaction made the moment unforgettable. Music really has no borders, especially when it's ...

Spring is finally here, and summer is totally within reach. Thank god. A lot of vacation plans might not be working out, but for many people, this time of year really means the end of the school year.

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