Music
VIDEO: Lowkey ft. Mai Khalil – “Cradle of Civilisation”
Deep and heartfelt, English and Arabic, Hip-Hop and R&B — it’s no wonder this song quickly made it into our August FEN FIVE. And with just... Read more
FEN FIVE – AUGUST 2010
Kicking off this month’s FEN FIVE is a voice we don’t know how we managed to miss! Sudanese-American singer Alsarah might be one of our favorite... Read more
VIDEO: Farid Alhadi – “Firstday Fast”
Kick your first day of Ramadan off with a laugh as Farid Alhadi spoofs with “Firstday Fast.” If you’re fasting, don’t look too... Read more
FEN FIVE – JULY 2010
This month’s FEN FIVE has been in the works all month looong. But, we have to say, it was definitely worth the wait and there’s plenty here... Read more
VIDEO: Omar Offendum – “Destiny”
This song’s niceness is clear. The beat gets your head nodding, the hook is catchy and insightful, and even if you can only understand half the... Read more
6Qs with MC Omar Offendum
Omar Offendum is welcoming us to SyrianamericanA, a place where lyrics lure you into “cardamom strong,” and a nostalgic journey for home and history... Read more
6Qs with Dena El Saffar of Salaam
Dena El Saffar, of Salaam (the Arabic word for “peace”) was exposed to Arabic music in the suburbs of Chicago, where she grew up attending... Read more
6Qs with Singer Gaida
Gaida, rightfully dubbed the “Syrian Nightingale” has an unforgettable voice and mesmerizing stage presence. If you haven’t seen her... Read more
FREE DOWNLOAD: Farid Alhadi – “Hey Baba”
From the man behind your favorite spoofs comes “Hey Baba,” a parody on Usher’s “Hey Daddy.” Farid Alhadi delivers again... Read more
FEN FIVE – JUNE 2010
This month’s FEN FIVE has got us singin’ summa summa summa time. Kickin’ things off is Shakira’s “Waka Waka” to keep... Read more
