Nihal Al Aasar wants to break down perceptions of what Arab music sounds like. Photo: Maghie Ghali

Meet the Egyptian DJ spotlighting the Middle East’s underground music

Egyptian writer, DJ and radio host Nihal Al Aasar is highlighting alternative artists and reshaping perceptions of the region's tunes

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ColumnWhy your next best UAE concert could be totally unexpected

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What fans can expect from Shakira at the Pyramids

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The Chainsmokers and The Script top bill at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80

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Tunisian singer Lamia Riahi brings women-only Tarab singalong to Abu Dhabi

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Israeli singers accused of copying Palestinian artist Elyanna’s music video

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Park Geonroung in Baby Shark Dance, left, and now at 17 as Baby Shark Boy. Photo: Baby Shark Boy / YouTube

Baby Shark star launches his K-pop career

Park Geonroung, who appeared in the world's most-watched YouTube video, says Wave marks a new beginning

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The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert: 'We hope to see you again soon'

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After Shakira cancellation, how UAE live events are adapting

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Grammy academy could change its tune over Asian Pop category after BTS boycott

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Christina Aguilera’s Abu Dhabi concert in September cancelled

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Shakira’s Abu Dhabi concert cancelled as Offlimits festival called off

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Palestinian Alaa Shehada wins second consecutive Fringe First with new one-man show

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No reason was given for the cancellation of Christina Aguilera's September 25 concert. Photo: Etihad Arena

Christina Aguilera’s Abu Dhabi concert in September cancelled

Ticket holders will receive full refunds within 21 working days, says Ticketmaster

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Shakira’s Abu Dhabi concert cancelled as Offlimits festival called off

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Palestinian Alaa Shehada wins second consecutive Fringe First with new one-man show

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Marco Rubio loves Tupac. What did other US secretaries of state listen to?

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