FEN FIVE – APRIL 2010 //

04.16.10

byFEN

It’s officially Spring and the Arab-American music scene is in full bloom. This month’s FEN Five features some new faces and fresh sounds from all over North America. First up, Ayah — reppin’ Toronto, her soulful voice delights on this track produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff. Philly-raised, NYU student Sherif Hamid of Fortune Family sent us a track off their new hip-hop album. Indiana-based Salaam will take you back home with their song “Layla.” Music Without Borders puts a refreshing and innovative twist on Fadel Shaker’s “Allahu Aalam.” And finally, the Brooklyn-Based Balkan Beat Box gives us a lighter take on “Ramallah Tel Aviv.” You’ll have to listen to understand what we mean by that. Now, press play and let us know what you think below…

1. Ayah ft. DJ Jazzy Jeff – “Back for More”

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2. Fortune Family – “Act One”

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3. Salaam – “Layla”

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4. Music Without Borders – “Aalam”

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5. Balkan Beat Box – “Ramallah Tel Aviv”

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