Music collectors in Egypt now have a dedicated online destination for international records—Elita Records. Whether you’re looking for CDs, cassettes, or vinyl, this Alexandria-based store offers an extensive catalog at prices far more affordable than overseas purchases. Breaking Barriers for Music Enthusiasts For years, finding physical copies of international pop records in Egypt was nearly impossible. The country’s limited record shops, mostly in Cairo, cater primarily to psychedelic rock and electronic genres, leaving pop music fans struggl…
For the first time, Saudi Arabia hosted the prestigious Music Cities Awards in Riyadh, as part of the highly anticipated Riyadh Music Week. This global event celebrates impactful initiatives that leverage music as a tool to drive economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities worldwide. A Global Platform for Musical Innovation Launched in 2020, the Music Cities Awards have established themselves as a premier global platform to honor groundbreaking initiatives using music to enhance community development. This annual eve…
After nearly three years, the legendary Egyptian pop star is set to make a grand return to major music streaming platforms, with all his albums and beloved music videos soon available once more on YouTube and other platforms. This much-anticipated comeback follows a period of absence beginning in early 2022, when Diab signed an exclusive deal with Anghami. As a result, albums released under his label, Nay, were removed from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube—a decision that disappointed many fans. However, it seems the wait is …
On September 10, 2024, Billboard Arabia announced the inaugural edition of its music awards, set to take place on December 11 at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh. This event, held during Riyadh Music Week, is part of a collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Music Commission. The awards aim to celebrate Arab musical achievements, using data from the Billboard platform to determine the winners, offering a fresh perspective on regional music success. A New Stage for Arab Talent The awards ceremony forms part of the Saudi Musi…
Spotify is celebrating the rich tapestry of Arabic music by highlighting Saudi artist Sultan Al-Murshed and Iraqi artist Aseel Hameem as the featured artists for its RADAR Arabia and EQUAL Arabia programs in May. Both artists are being showcased on a prominent billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Nada Elmeri, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for the Gulf Region at Spotify MENA, emphasized the platform's dedication to Arabic music. “We are committed to showcasing and celebrating genres and creators that reflect the dive…
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