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Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Arabic Music
Palestinian Hip-Hop
Habibi Festival
Bab L' Bluz
Moroccan Culture
African Blues
Palestine
Cultural Identity
Marrakech
Gnawa Music
Rye Music
Electronic Music
Wa'al Dah
Buzq
Arabic Music Scene
Mental Health
Tunefork Studios
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Women Empowerment

Quartertones is a music podcast which hosts current Arab musicians from different geographies who play contemporary and modern music, including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, classical, among other genres. The guests are invited to talk about their work and play their music – whether live or recorded – in three segments. The audience gets a chance to listen to work from across the region and genr... more

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Oud player, singer and musician Huda Asfour takes the stage on Habibi Festival's fifth and last night of 2025, performing new tracks she wrote during the genocidal campaign on Gaza, and a track called "From the River to the Sea" which she Wrote as a ... more

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On the fourth night of Habibi Festival 2025, Sudanese artist Mai Elgizouli takes the stage with a dynamic, deeply emotional first "serious" show in New York performing a set of acoustic songs that explore themes of sadness, power, and hope, including... more

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Day 3 at Habibi Festival 2025 brings two boundary-pushing Arab artists: Iraqi-American visual artist-turned-musician Maryam Turkey and Egyptian oud player Mohamed Abozekry. They discuss their artistic journeys, creative transitions, and their unique ... more

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Experience day two of the fifth edition of Habibi Festival, hosted at Joe’s Pub in Brooklyn. The evening begins with the festival co-founders, Yacine Boulares and Meera Dugal, welcoming the audience and reflecting on the festival’s mission of celebra... more

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Rasha Nahas
Palestinian singer, actress, composer, multi-instrumentalist from Haifa.
Episode: Rasha Nahas With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Maii Waleed
Contemporary artist from Alexandria.
Episode: Rasha Nahas With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Helena Reyad
Represents the organization Afikra, which inspires curiosity about the Arab world
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Episode: Layale Chaker With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Layth Sidiq
A prominent musician known for his work in contemporary Arabic music.
Episode: Layth Sidiq at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
Mehdi Nassouli
Gumbri player and musician connected to Karim Ziad
Episode: Karim Ziad & Mehdi Nassouli at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
Israa Shalaby
Palestinian artist and musician
Episode: Israa Shalaby at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
Nai Barghouti
Palestinian musician and singer
Episode: Nai Barghouti | Singing Palestine at the Toronto Palestine Film Festival
Cheb Mimo
Radio host, DJ, and music researcher from North Africa
Episode: Cheb Mimo | Crate Digging For Lost Raï
Mahmoud Radaideh
Composer, guitarist, vocalist, and frontman behind JadaL Band
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Episode: How JadaL Pioneered Arabic Rock From Jordan

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Mikey Mahenna
Host with extensive involvement in exploring the histories and cultures of the Arab world, and associated with Quartertones and Afikra.

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Maryam Turkey and Mohamed Abozekry | Habibi Festival 2025
Q: Can you explain your creative process?
Maryam described her creative process as playful and less stressful than her visual art career, enjoying collaborative jam sessions with other musicians which allow her to explore ideas freely.
Maryam Turkey and Mohamed Abozekry | Habibi Festival 2025
Q: What was your musical journey like?
Mohamed recounted how he fell in love with the Oud as a child and got the opportunity to learn from renowned musician Naseer Shamma, indicating that it was through this mentorship that he recognized his desire to pursue music professionally.
Maryam Turkey and Mohamed Abozekry | Habibi Festival 2025
Q: What got you into music?
Maryam shared that her childhood experiences in Iraq without electricity led her to entertain herself by humming melodies, indicating she always had musical ideas, though becoming a professional musician came later after moving to New York.
Layale Chaker With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Q: What is Layale's story with the violin?
Layale shares that she initially started on the piano but her mother chose the violin for her, which later became an extension of herself and vital to her identity as a musician.
Layale Chaker With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Q: Can you talk about the yearning or melancholy woven throughout your music?
Layale acknowledges the presence of grief and yearning in her music but emphasizes the joy, hope, and steadfastness that also permeate her work, reflecting a wide array of human emotions.

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Focusing on the vibrant and diverse music scene of the Arab world, the podcast brings together contemporary musicians from various backgrounds to share their art and insights. Episodes feature engaging conversations with artists covering a range of genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, alongside classical forms. Listeners are treated to live performances or recorded music, providing a comprehensive understanding of the evolving cultural narratives shaped by these musicians. This showcase not only spotlights the talent emerging from the region but also explores the cultural contexts influencing their creative processes and the significance of their contributions to both local and global music landscapes.

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2. The afikra Podcast

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Quartertones launched 3 years ago and published 82 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Quartertones include:

1. Rasha Nahas
2. Maii Waleed
3. Helena Reyad
4. Layth Sidiq
5. Mehdi Nassouli
6. Israa Shalaby
7. Nai Barghouti
8. Cheb Mimo

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