On 12 August 1999, Fairuz arrived in Geneva, representing Lebanon and the Arab world with her characteristic composed grace. She had accepted the International Red Cross’s invitation to take part in ...

And I deeply admire the artistic legacy of Ziad Rahbani—the work that Fairuz sang, and through which she stepped beyond the carefully crafted persona the Rahbani brothers had built Since Ziad ...

This year’s Cairo International Jazz Festival (CIJF, 30 October-7 November), the 17th, was dedicated to the late Lebanese ...

As Fairuz, the iconic Lebanese singer, marks her 90th birthday today, her influence remains timeless, resonating across generations. We thought there was no better reason to celebrate the queen of ...

Coffee slowly boils on a small gas flame. The aroma of strong, freshly brewed Arabic coffee fills the air. It is carefully poured into a small cup with a tiny handle. Music hums in the background: the ...

Drake’s upcoming album ICEMAN is giving Lebanese fans something to get hyped about. One of the tracks will feature a sample of Fairouz’s iconic Wahdon. The reveal came after Drake dropped snippets of ...

Over the course of three days, GVer Nate Matias cycled the equivalent of 10,000 meters in elevation to help raise money for Global Voices. That's a lot of miles, and, to help him along his journey, ...

Lebanon this week mourned the passing of one of its most beloved artists. Musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani died a week ago. NPR's Michael Levitt has this remembrance. (SOUNDBITE OF ZIAD RAHBANI ...