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Rappers in our hood

A new rap song puts Abu Dhabi in the spotlight - for better or for worse. This isn't the first time the region's been featured in a song, and Kipp suspects it won't be the last time.

April 22, 2012 4:23

Iraq’s artists lament decline in cultural life

Long ago, Iraq once had a flourishing music, fine arts and cinema industry. But even now artists continue to fear hostility from religious parties.

March 18, 2012 11:31

Al-Abri’s ‘Falling’ uplifts the UAE music scene

In his debut solo music video, Hamdan Al Abri shows the world a more relatable side of the UAE in all its gritty glory.

January 23, 2012 4:37

Risky business: Is BMW’s first ever music video going to change the way cars are advertised?

The top comment on BMW’s YouTube link is negative. So how will the famous German car brand turn its music experiment into a brand coup, asks Precious de Leon.

July 13, 2011 3:32

Kuwaiti parents protest against “Satanic” music courses

Parents gathered in front of a high school in Kuwait to demand the school cancel its music lessons…

November 16, 2009 5:00

Tune in to a new beat

Abu Dhabi Media Company is launching a new radio station, Star FM, which it hopes will be able to reach out to the Arabs youth.

June 2, 2009 1:42

Paying the UAE’s piper

The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra, which is performing Mozart's 'Requiem' on May 29 and 30, is hoping to be recognized and funded by the country’s government.

May 29, 2009 4:24