Ibrahim Maalouf plays a four-valve trumpet — most just have three. The extra valve, attached to the button a trumpeter pushes down, allows the Lebanese musician to play quarter-tones — the notes ...
If you’re walking down the street on any given morning in an Arab city and hear music, there’s a good chance Fairuz is singing. For many, her voice is synonymous with morning coffees and bus rides to ...
“I’m so passionate about the culture,” said Chicago-based Lebanese musician Mayoush. “It’s just such a beautiful culture and language. And I just wanted to bring that into the mainstream and just ...
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Music filled the air as thousands of people came together over the weekend to celebrate Lebanese heritage at the 58th annual Itoo Society Shish-Ka-Bob Festival in Peoria. From ...
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke continues to be the epicenter of cultural infusion with the return of the 24th annual Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. The celebration kicked off—rain or ...
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