Feature: Why Is Arab Hiphop Having Its Moment?

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Presenter: Yasmina Tabbal

Delivered: Toronto on June 23, 2024

In this afikra feature, Yasmina Tabbal highlights the rise of Arab hip-hop as a powerful cultural force. Emerging from the streets of Beirut and beyond, artists like Ashekman, TIF, and Abyusif blend traditional and modern sounds to express the experiences and dreams of Arab youth.

Sources & Future References

• The Arab Hip Hop Tradition: Hip Hop Culture and History | by Arabian HipHop | Medium

• The Gig Guide to Eid El Adha in Egypt 2024

• Arabic Music Is on the Brink of a Global Breakthrough | Pitchfork

• 7 Arab Hip-Hop Artists from the Gulf | Hypebeast

• Hip-hop on the rise in the Arab World: Homies in da hood | Arab News

• Breaking Stereotypes: The Arabic Rap Scene on the Rise

• Blu Fiefer | Independent Hip Hop from Lebanon to the World - YouTube

• Shabjdeed: Poetry, Rap and A Journey from Ramallah to Beirut | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #118 - YouTube

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