While playing piano in public, a girl challenged me to play an Arabic song. I decided to take the challenge and try it on the spot. What started as a simple request quickly turned into a special ...

Spotify said Brazilian Funk was the fastest-growing genre in the world, with audiences up by 36%. K-Pop saw a 31% increase, ...

In late 1966, American industry bible Billboard ran a cover story about a trend they predicted to become a potent force on the US chart. Under the banner headline U. S. Firms Plan ...

When chef George Lizares cooks, my mouth waters. And speaking of OGs, Lizares definitely is one. His methods are old school. His food is prepared and cooked traditionally. His stews simmer long, and ...

English may still rule the pop charts, but its grip is loosening. New data from Spotify shows its Global Top 50 featured songs in 16 languages last year—more than twice the count in 2020—with Spanish, ...

Bahrain and Toronto-based musical sensation Miraya Varma has dropped her latest single Fire, which honours women and the sacrifices they make for their loved ones, writes Melissa Nazareth. The ...

The Ministry of Culture launched the new cycle of the Cultural Public Benefit Associations Subsidies and Grants Programme for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the role of cultural ...

The UAE parents sure know how to keep their children busy, and more importantly, happy. It has been a challenging 12 days, especially for children, but parents are navigating the conditions with ...

February 2026, including Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, Finely Tuned Elephant, Five-Way Split and Bill Frisell // Editor's pick: Five-Way Split ...

Across the country, other small businesses also felt the impact of the President’s message In times of uncertainty, words can carry immense power. In the UAE, a recent speech by the President His ...