The UAE National Orchestra’s 70 full-time musicians and 30 choir members were selected from more than 3,200 applicants during a global audition process. Photo: UAE National Orchestra

UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals ahead of first nationwide tour

Final ensemble includes 70 full-time musicians chosen from 3,200 applicants

Music & On-stage

InterviewZeyne finds her voice again in Awda, a concept album born from loss and faith

Music & On-stage

Saudi all-women rock band Seera hit the right note on London debut

Music & On-stage

From father to son: Ibrahim Maalouf and the Arab trumpet that changed jazz music

Music & On-stage

Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style

Music & On-stage

The 45 best Arabic songs of 2025 so far, from Nancy Ajram to Marwan Moussa

Music & On-stage

Fela Kuti's earthiness to Rema's electronica: The Afrobeats story in 10 songs

Music & On-stage
Estrellas de Buena Vista y Mas features original musicians from the Buena Vista Social Club alongside a new generation of Cuban performers. Photo: Estrellas de Buena Vista y Mas

The band bringing Cuban music back to its cultural home Middle East

Pancho Amat explains how his group's repertoire is rooted in the Arab world

Music & On-stage

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

TN Magazine

New Year's Eve concert: John Legend to ring in 2026 at Abu Dhabi hotel

Music & On-stage

No laptops, pure instinct: How Carl Cox kept the dancefloor honest for 45 years

Music & On-stage

UAE gigs and shows guide: Halsey, Travis Scott, Metallica and more

Music & On-stage

From Hamburg to concert hall: A year in the making of a Steinway grand

Music & On-stage

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

TN Magazine
Grammy-nominated pop star Halsey will perform in Dubai for the first time, celebrating 10 years of her debut album Badlands. Getty Images

UAE gigs and shows guide: Halsey, Travis Scott, Metallica and more

The months ahead offer eclectic mix of comedy, music, dance and drama

Music & On-stage

From Hamburg to concert hall: A year in the making of a Steinway grand

Music & On-stage

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

TN Magazine

What a year of listening taught me about mental health in Arabic music

Culture

Newsletter

The Arts Edit

The Arts Edit

The insider’s guide to arts and culture in the Middle East

PreviewSign up