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Haifa-Based Band Darbet Shams Release New Album

November 18, 2022

After months of performing and organizing, the Palestinian band Darbet Shams released their debut album on November 11. Entitled Shu Bidur al-Amal (‘Hope doesn’t hurt’), the recording crystallizes the youth energy and optimism of the […]

Roger Waters Fends Off ‘Antisemitism’ Smears in Germany Ahead of Live Shows

November 10, 2022

Pink Floyd rock legend Roger Waters has reaffirmed his commitment to perform in Germany next year as part of his This Is Not a Drill world tour in spite of vicious smears against him from […]

The ‘Disappearance’ of George Kirmiz: Unravelling a Palestinian Musical Mystery

October 13, 2022

“Anā ismī shaʿb filisṭīn” – my name is the Palestinian people. Song lyrics that would ring out in the refugee camps and university campuses, from quickly duplicated cassettes sold by the thousand. Their singer, George […]

On Your Own (Lewahdak): Song for Besieged Gaza

August 27, 2022

This song has been released at a cultural event in Gaza titled ‘A World of Our Own: Besiege Your Siege’, celebrating Palestinian culture and emphasizing its organic relation with resistance. Palestinian cultural figures were present […]

Diabetes is a ‘Friend’ for Life: A Palestinian Teenager Uses Music to Overcome His Fears

August 23, 2022

Hamza al-Ghazali is a 16-year-old boy from Gaza. He developed diabetes in 2014, following the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.  He now considers diabetes as his ‘friend’, because this helps him overcome his fears. […]

Gaza’s Zeinab Shaath: The Urgent Call of Palestine

August 9, 2022

She whispers above the roars of the guns Beckoning to all her daughters and sons – “The Urgent Call of Palestine,” Lalita Panjabi Though she was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt, songwriter Zeinab Shaath […]

Palestinian Singer, Nai Barghouti, Denied Entry to Egypt

August 3, 2022

A Palestinian singer has been denied entry to Egypt after she was due to perform at two scheduled concerts in Cairo, The New Arab reported. Nai Barghouti was denied entry after she arrived at Cairo […]

‘Watani’: A Kanafanian Song in the Time of National Crisis (VIDEO)

July 13, 2022

Bodies fall, but not the idea. (Ghassan Kanafani) The 50th anniversary of the assassination of Ghassan Kanafani coincides with the passing of 15 years of the Fatah-Hamas rift, instigated by the Bush administration in 2007 […]

US Rock Band, Big Thief, Cancels Appearances in Israel

June 9, 2022

Big Thief, an American indie rock band, has pulled out of two upcoming live shows in Israel over its “illegal occupation” and “systematic oppression of the Palestinian people,” the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. […]

‘If the Singer is Silenced’: Music of the Unity Intifada

May 6, 2022

As the May 2021 rebellion across historic Palestine struck back at colonialist violence and ripped apart the artificial seams of a terrorized, subordinate coexistence, two worlds came into view, colliding in physical confrontation and revelation […]

Palestine as a Song: Grandmothers’ Journeys into Musical Steadfastness

April 11, 2022

Painting land and people in vivid colors, Nazareth-born vocalist and researcher Dalal Abu Amneh embarked in Summer 2021 on a trip around Palestine for the Al Araby 2 series “Mishwar Sitti” (My Grandmother’s Journey), singing […]

Lowkey: a Hip-Hop Voice for the Palestinian Struggle

March 30, 2022

The pro-Israeli group We Believe In Israel wants to shut down UK hip-hop artist, Lowkey, on Spotify. Luke Akehurst, director of and speaking on behalf of the group, recently stated: “We view [Lowkey’s] comments about globalizing […]

Mohammed Assaf Names Newborn Son ‘Rayan’ after Moroccan Boy Who Died in Well

February 7, 2022

Popular Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf has named his newborn son Rayan, in the memory of the Moroccan boy, Rayan, who fell in a 32-meter well in Morocco’s northern Chefchaouen province, CNN Arabic and other media […]

Palestinian Singer Boycotts Dubai Expo Invite over UAE Normalization with Israel (VIDEO)

February 2, 2022

Palestinian singer Dalal Abu Amneh has boycotted an invite to the Dubai Expo 2020 over the United Arab Emirates’ normalization with Israel, The New Arab reported. The singer, who says she declined many other official […]

‘When Kids Dream’: A ‘Remarkable’ Gaza Operetta Tells of Tragedy and Hope (PHOTO ESSAY)

January 29, 2022

An art operetta entitled ‘When Kids Dream’ was held in the Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center on Saturday, with the aim of displaying the ongoing hardship and oppression young people in Gaza are experiencing, due to […]

In Photo: Gaza Singers Celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday

October 22, 2021

The occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday – Eid al-Mawlid al-Nabawi – is celebrated across the Muslim world every year with various communal activities, charity work and, often songs and Nashid. This year the occasion fell […]

A Lover from Palestine: A Stunning Musical Tribute to Palestinian Unity

August 16, 2021

A new young Palestinian generation scattered across the world, divided by language and time barriers, have come together to produce this lyrical, musical and visual feat. Sung by Rahaf Shamaly in Gaza, Hamada Nasrallah and […]

Over 600 Musicians Call to Boycott Performing in Israel in Solidarity with Palestine

May 29, 2021

More than 600 international musicians have signed an appeal calling upon their peers to boycott performances in Israel in solidarity with Palestine, Consequence Sound has reported. The signatories include Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Serj […]

What Does Israel Have against Palestinian Singer, Mohammed Assaf?

October 28, 2020

Why does Israel hate Palestinian singer, Mohammed Assaf? On October 16, Avi Dichter, Israeli Member of Parliament from the right-wing Likud Party, announced that Assaf’s special permit to enter the occupied Palestinian West Bank would […]

Israel to Prevent Artist Mohammed Assaf from Visiting Palestine

October 16, 2020

Israeli daily Maariv on Thursday quoted Avi Dichter, a member of the Israeli Knesset and former Minister of Internal Security, as saying that the Israeli authorities have decided to prevent Palestinian singer and Arab Idol […]

Ode to Resistance: Video-Clip from Palestine (Song by Haidar Eid)

August 29, 2020

As Israel continues its bombing of Gaza for the 15th night in a row, while its sole power plant is forced to shut due to Israel’s decision to ban fuel from entering the Strip, and […]

‘Love in the Time of Corona’: Palestinian Musician Doc Jazz Releases Latest Album

April 11, 2020

Inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s famous novel ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’, the talented singer-songwriter Doc Jazz has released his latest album “Love in the time of Corona”. He was nicknamed “Doctor Jazz” by […]

A Friend of Palestine, Famous Spanish Singer Luis Eduardo Aute, Dies in Madrid

April 7, 2020

Famous Spanish singer, songwriter and long-time Palestine supporter, Luis Eduardo Aute, passed away in Madrid on Saturday, April 4, at the age of 76.  Aute was known for his songs celebrating beauty and love, but […]

‘Fire, fire!’: A Guide to the Music of Palestinian-Swedish Band Kofia

March 9, 2020

Since the Nakba, Palestinian art and culture have walked a fine line between maintaining tradition and absorbing other modes of expression. After leaving Palestine for Sweden during Israel’s colonizing war of 1967, Nazareth-born songwriter George […]

Three Songs about Palestine to Help You through the Cold Weekend

January 18, 2020

Singing for and about Palestine is one of the most popular genres in Arab music. Below are samples of three Arab singers – a Palestinian, a Lebanese, and an Egyptian – who defined the hopes […]

Palestinian Forum Announces Palestinian Tradition Awards Winners in London (VIDEOS)

December 17, 2019

In a well-attended event in London held on Friday December 13, the Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) announced the winners of the annual Palestinian Tradition Awards for the preservation of Palestinian heritage, with categories in […]

J-Lo Lambasted for ‘Endorsing Apartheid’ over Controversial Concert in Israel

August 4, 2019

Popstar Jennifer Lopez, known as J-Lo, has been slammed for playing in Israel, despite strong calls to boycott the controversial Tel Aviv concert. Uploading photos and videos of her performance, J-Lo was faced with a backlash from […]

Anwar Hadid Releases Music Video Filmed in Palestine (VIDEO)

May 31, 2019

The younger brother of supermodel Gigi Hadid has released a music video which he filmed during his recent visit to the occupied Palestinian territories. Nineteen-year-old Anwar Hadid uploaded “Progression 101” to Instagram as part of […]

Madonna’s Fake Revolution: Eurovision, Cultural Hegemony and Resistance

May 22, 2019

Rim Banna, a famous Palestinian singer who translated Palestine’s most moving poetry into song, passed away last March at the age of 51. Banna captured the struggle for Palestinian freedom in the most dignified and […]

Israeli Broadcaster: Iceland Could Be ‘Punished’ for Palestinian Flag Display at Eurovision (VIDEO)

May 20, 2019

The Israeli broadcaster of the Eurovision said Iceland could be punished for holding up Palestinian flags during live coverage of the competition’s voting results. Members of the Hatari group held up Palestinian flags with ‘Palestine’ […]

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