So Long Nawal Al Zoghbi

Nawal Al Zoghbi had an interesting career, her blondish hair makes her the golden girl of Arabic music....just like tens of Arab female voices she came to the scene in the early 90s. She is one of three female voices that came out during that era and still be popular and commercially successful. The other two are Najwa Karam and Diana Hadad. Nawal al Zoghbi still rules pop music and light songs. She never tried to be something she is not....she has been making good albums for years and has been making awesome music videos too.

Her latest album came out more than two years ago and it was a hit, thus production companies started knocking her door because they wanted to be in the Nawal business. Last year she had a sad year she she got divorced from her long time husband and manager. This was a shock to many of us because she was a model wife and had a happy and beautiful family (Diana Hadad also gets divorced). So you know not a good year for Arab female pop singers. On the business side, Nawal is ready with a new alblm and I have never seen so many people ask for it as much as I see now....her fans really want her album and they are bugging her about it.

As we still wait for the album, we revisit one of her best songs in recent memory, a catchy tune with a fun music video where Nawal looks like a million dollar. We do like the storyboard and the concert sitting.

Nawal al Zoghbi - Bieinak نوال الزغبي-بعينك

Rememeber These Guys?

If you are a Palestinian or have been close to the Palestinian cause, then you know these guys. You do not even have to like music, you can be anti-music person, but you still know of these guys and memorize a score of their songs.

Al-Ashqeen, Al 'ashqeenالعاشقين came to live in 1977 from the heart of Syria Damascus, it came together when a number of talented young Palestinian men came together. They kicked of their career by singing the famous works of notable Palestinian poets of the likes of Mahmoud Darwish and Sameeh Alqassim, but their most famous and timeless song was the work of little known Palestinian poet Noah Ibrahim to commemorate the execution of thee Palestinian leaders in Akko prisons.

Al-Ashqeen group's work came in handy during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon of 1982 and the death of countless Palestinians and Lebanese. They have many records and songs that chronicle the Palestinian journey and struggle and resistance toward self determination

They just reunited by executive order from the Palestinian president and have put a shows in various Palestinian cities in the West Bank, of course politicians flocked to take part of this historical event.

فرقة العاشقين ... من سجن عكا

فرقة العاشقين ... من سجن عكا

Maya Nehme, the Arab Kisha Dazzles

If you are looking for bar hopping towns where scores of beautiful people hangout and enjoy being night owls, no need to leave Arabia. See here is where I and you might disagree. Beirut is an interesting capital, but in this larger than life city, you can find pretty much anything. A posh bar in close proximity to a mosque, western dressed young men and women next to conservative dresses, party in one place, a political rally in another....one thing for sure this city is alive and will always be so.

Maya Nehme, the hottest up and coming Lebanese singer and the graduate of the hit show Star Academy has been making the rounds in her city's clubs and venues, here is a short clip from her performance in one of the bars, I am being told this is appearance at BANK Club BATROUN singing Her new single HABIBI. I am beginning to think that Maya Nehma sounds lot better in live performances. As you will soon discover she is also a good dancer and she has shown a sense of fashion. Congrats Maya as we hear she just got engaged in Cyprus ! Mabrook

Maya Nehme Habibi LIVE

Hossam Habib Needs More Fans Likes These

Hossam Habib is a true entertainer, this Egyptian star is well liked by many in Arabia, he is big on pop and recording soundtracks for a number of Egyptian movies. He is popular with concert goers around Egypt as very few stars can fire up the crowd as Hossam can.

The thing I like the most about Hossam, other than his charm and his good looks is his lyrics. Many Arab pop stars will sing stuff that does not make any sense just becasue it sounds poetic or just because it rhymes. Hossam's song actually make songs and tell stories, not just sound bites...so he doe snot settle for gibberish songs, if you notice that in all his songs he tells a story, a tale often of the mouse and cat games. See the front row ladies, they are so into his song that I think they might be the first possible Arab groupies.

See for yourself this clip for his concert at the Egyptian sea academy, see the mix of fans in age and gender...but they all seem to be fired up to be there. Keeping it cool Hossam, I look forward for your latest album, take your time, I know it will be worth the wait.

Hossam Habib - A'deha video clip - Exclusive / حسام حبيب - عديها