Alain E. Andrea, 2024-12-23 19:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Beirut Festival Music Art France
On Sunday, December 22, nature wept over Beirut. On the way to Saint-Elie Church in Kantari, our thoughts wandered through the ruins of the capital, those gaping wounds that will bleed and ooze the horrors of war for years to come. Alas. That evening, a fine rain caressed these scars, soft and soothing, like saving kisses from angels during this ...
John Saad, 2024-12-23 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
As we are right in the middle of the year’s festive season, we want to congratulate Jerusalem-born Palestinian singer, flutist and composer Nai Barghouti for an amazing achievement as she becomes the first Palestinian artist ever to land a Lebanese Number One on OLT20 with her latest release “Li Fairuz” in which she delivers a raw and ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-20 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance at the final show of Paul McCartney’s Got Back tour in London on Thursday, delighting fans with an impromptu reunion of two of the surviving members of The Beatles. Starr, the 84-year-old drummer, joined McCartney onstage at the O2 Arena for a set that included some of the Fab Four's most iconic ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-20 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Writing Culture Biography Literature Music Art
On January 14, 2025, Le Souffle de ma vie will be published by Éditions Favre. Written by Zahi Haddad, a biographer celebrated for exploring themes like inclusion, diversity and authenticity, the book paints a compelling portrait of Tirabosco’s extraordinary journey. Two launch events will take place in Switzerland: January 16 at 6 PM at Payot ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-17 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Zakir Hussain, the undisputed master of the tabla, made his mark in the history of music by building bridges between the East and the West. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai into a family of musicians, he was the son of the renowned Alla Rakha and was destined for an exceptional career. A true child prodigy, he gave his first public concert at the ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
King of improvisation, Martial Solal left an indelible mark on the history of jazz as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He passed away on December 12 at the age of 97. This prodigious musician, composer, arranger, and conductor made his name on the international stage, challenging the American giants of music. Born in Algiers in ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Taylor Swift performed the final show of her record-shattering phenomenon, The Eras Tour, in Vancouver, on Sunday, cementing its status as the highest-grossing musical tour in history. Spanning continents and captivating millions, The Eras Tour became a global cultural phenomenon. The Journey of the Record-Breaking Tour The globe-spanning ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2024-12-08 15:10 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Baalbeck Festival Art Music History
“Is this truly the title?” one might wonder, as though such an article could settle for anything less than a simple yet profound headline. Herbert von Karajan. That is the title, and no other could suffice. Any qualifier would diminish its essence; any superlative would merely skim the surface, falling short of the reality it seeks to ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Royal Mint has launched a new collection of £5 coins celebrating Paul McCartney’s exceptional career, highlighting his legacy with The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. This marks the first time McCartney has been featured on an official UK coin. “It’s a tremendous honor,” McCartney stated, reflecting on his collaboration with the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-11-29 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
music culture reading Marseille Lebanon
More than 800 attendees gathered at La Criée for an extraordinary evening of art and storytelling. The event combined the power of Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet with the evocative visuals of Zeina Abirached, whose black-and-white illustrations were projected on stage. The performance was enriched by the soulful voice of Tania Saleh and the ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2024-11-28 19:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Baalbeck Lebanon France Music Art
Some souls pass through this world like a shooting star, leaving behind a light that never fades. They are born in silence and return to the original silence. On tiptoe, it is said. Henri Goraïeb (1935-2021) was one of them. A concert pianist — and, oh, what a virtuoso — he was one of those candles that burned stoically despite the contrary ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Grammy-and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America's untold stories, and her latest project brings to the fore marginalized groups that built its railroad. The ambitious, multi-year American Railroad project tells the story of the transcontinental grid's construction through the lens of ...