Arab Alternative

Arab Alternative is a vibrant music genre characterized by its fusion of traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation and rhythms with modern, Western-influenced rock and electronic elements. Emerging in the early 2000s, this genre was shaped by the cultural and social upheavals of the Arab Spring, reflecting the region's desire for creative expression and change. Arab Alternative's distinctive sound often features the oud, qraqeb, and darbuka alongside electric guitars and synthesizers, creating a rich, eclectic texture. Vocals frequently blend Arabic lyrics with English and French, mirroring the genre's cosmopolitan spirit. With its roots in Arabic folk and shaabi music, Arab Alternative has also drawn from global styles like indie rock, electronic, and worldbeat, making it a unique and captivating fusion. Notable for its energetic live performances and socially conscious lyrics, Arab Alternative has become a powerful voice for the Arab youth, tackling topics like identity, freedom, and social justice.

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Ya Yuma Wen
Single - Released November 14, 2024

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47SOUL
Akher Zapheer
Amorf
Apo & the Apostles
As Per Casper
Autostrad
Ayloul
Aziz Maraka
Aziza Brahim
Bader Azem
Bu Kolthoum
Cairokee
Dina El Wedidi
Donia Massoud
El Far3i
El Morabba3
Emel
Faia Younan
Faraj Suleiman
Gaidaa
Garaseen
Ghazall
Hana Malhas
Hayajan
Hello Psychaleppo
Jadal
Jowan Safadi
Kareem Lotfy
Maii and Zeid
Maryam Saleh
Mashrou' Leila
Massar Egbari
Meen
Mike Massy
Mohamed Mohsen
Nadah El Shazly
Nurulez
Ramy Essam
Sabry Mosbah
Sanaa Moussa
Sharmoofers
Soapkills
Tamer Abu Ghazaleh
Tania Saleh
TootArd
Toufic Farroukh
Wust El Balad
Yasmine Hamdan
Yazan Haifawi
Yemen Blues
Youssra El Hawary
Zeid Hamdan
Zeid and the Wings
Ÿuma
Cairokee
Gaidaa
Aziz Maraka
Sharmoofers
Mashrou' Leila
Dina El Wedidi
Jadal
Amorf
Massar Egbari
Emel
Yazan Haifawi
Bu Kolthoum
Zeid Hamdan
Autostrad
Ÿuma
Akher Zapheer
Faraj Suleiman
Faia Younan
Ramy Essam
Hello Psychaleppo
Toufic Farroukh
47SOUL
El Far3i
Yasmine Hamdan
El Morabba3
Aziza Brahim
Yemen Blues
Maryam Saleh
Soapkills
TootArd
Sanaa Moussa
Tania Saleh
Mike Massy
Kareem Lotfy
Apo & the Apostles
Hayajan
Meen
Mohamed Mohsen
Sabry Mosbah
Maii and Zeid
Tamer Abu Ghazaleh
Wust El Balad
Donia Massoud
Bader Azem
Ghazall
Youssra El Hawary
Nurulez
Jowan Safadi
Nadah El Shazly
Zeid and the Wings
Hana Malhas
Ayloul
Garaseen
As Per Casper