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A 2000 file shows Lebanese maestro Elias Rahbani conducts his orchestra during a concert at the Casino du Liban. (AFP)

Lebanon’s maestro Elias Rahbani dies, leaves six-decade legacy

Egypt

An Egyptian man stacks Arabian Ouds at a workshop belonging to Khaled Azzouz, a veteran oud-maker on the outskirts of Cairo. (AFP)

In Egypt, pandemic inspires passion for oud

culture

A Gnawa traditional group performs in the city of Essaouira on December 14, 2019, to celebrate the decision of adding the Gnawa culture to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. (AFP)

UNESCO pursues development value in Moroccan music industry

tunisia

A file picture of Tunisian singer, best remembered by her song “Ellila eid” (Tonight we celebrate). (Facebook)

Naama, queen of Tunisian pop music, dies at 86

Jordan

Jazz pianist, singer and composer Vahagn Hayrapetyan performs at the Amman Jazz Festival, 2014. (Couresy of the Amman Jazz Festival)

Amman Jazz Festival to present local artists to the world

Egypt

Maestro Mohamed Saad Basha with members of Al-Nour Wal Amal (Light and Hope) chamber orchestra of blind women perform at the Manasterly Palace in Cairo, Egypt, September 20, 2020. (Reuters)

Egyptian visually-impaired female musicians hold concert despite pandemic

dubai

Outside view of the Dubai Opera House. (AP)

Umm Kulthum brought to life at Dubai Opera

Radio Karantina

Radio Karantina brings solace to listeners on days of lockdown

tunisia

A scene from the theatre workshop for children at the headquarters of L’Art Rue. (L’Art Rue)

Tunisian children find therapy in music