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              Music

              Latest news from the music industry, including reviews from Middle Eastern artists and The National's Tarab podcast

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              Elyanna features on The Official Fifa World Cup 2026 Album with Illuminate, a collaboration with Jessie Reyez. Photo: Salxco UAM and Def Jam Recordings

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              Known as the Prince of Arab Song, Hany Shaker built a career on romantic ballads, orchestral performance and a polished vocal style rooted in Egypt’s music tradition. EPA

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              Egyptian singer Hany Shaker has died aged 74 in Paris after a prolonged illness. EPA

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              DJ Habibeats brings his blend of Arabic sounds and global club music to the Coachella stage in California. Photo: DJ Habibeats

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              Egyptian singer Amr Diab is in the Top 20 of the Official Mena Chart, organised by IFPI. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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              UAE National Orchestra pays tribute to 50 years of Emirati film and television scores. Victor Besa / The National

              UAE National Orchestra honours the composers behind Emirati screen classics

              Music & On-stageApril 17, 2026
              The UAE National Orchestra at its first public performance in January. Photo: UAE National Orchestra

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