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

Big Arab Celebrity Gala @ BIAF

See Asalah, Carol Samah, Ghada Abdel Razik, Asma'a L Minawar, Yehia Fakharani and scored of other Arab celebrities form TV, cinema fashion and music. This is self promotion yes, but it doe snot mind to see a load of the biggest players in Arab entertainment to show up in one place one party. See those who got awards, those who looked good and those who just smiled and acted like they are important. BIAF Awards brings a large cast of the brightest and most visible of entertainers in Arabia in one place that sure will be loaded with gossips envy, and politics. .

All rolled up in one joint in an celebration where stars, courtesy of Elaph who managed to interview a dozen of stars attending the gala. I am guessing in few years Arab celebrities and entertainers will be able to pull something like OSCAR and Golden Globe Awards, they are already close to those events, as they fashion designers tend to exhibit their work using the bodies of the stars as live mannequins.

This Man Puts Fireworks on Steroid

I have seen many fireworks exhibits around the country, I have seen them in the Middle East, in Florida Disney World, Washington DC 4th of July, And Stadium of Fire in Utah as well as few other places. I have always enjoyed those fireworks like millions of people do.

But I have never thought there will be a day that I see fireworks in a different light, an Egyptian talented young man Ahmed Essam is shaking the world of fireworks with his fascinating fireworks arrangement. Mr. Essam makes fireworks do what he likes them to do....and yes he make them dance. Spectators are in for a treat as it seems that there is a war going on, not just simple fireworks. You get the impression that you are in the show. His work with the restaurant complex in Egypt has recently entered him it into the Guinness World Record.

Ahmed Essam was not always a huge act, he got his early start by adding fireworks affects to Egyptian concert which helped take concerts to the next level as before his work, concerts were just a mic, a star and a band...nothing else. Ahmed comes in he adds the lights and engineers the fireworks shows adding them to the stage. Mohammad Mounir has been one of his biggest fans, in a way helping him launch his fired up career.

I am sure many have done similar things like this in the show business say in China and Las Vegas, but the scale at which Ahmed operates is tremendous. See for yourself and enjoy the show.

Ahmed Essam 2010

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