Behind the Scenes: Alternative Music in Beiru...

Visual artist, performer, and DJ Nasri Sayegh Jr. discusses his practice and the profound influence of music on his work and life at Quoz Arts Fest 2026. He opens by sharing the urgent, improvised creation of his installation for the festival, "You Ain't Never Been Blue," which f ...  Show more

Palestinian hip-hop group DAM is often credited as the first rap group in the Arab world. Now 26 years into their career, the band members join us on the Quoz Arts Fest stage to discuss the group's evolution and how they navigate personal expression amidst political tragedy. The ...  Show more

P-Thugg, one half of music duo Chromeo, shares the secrets to a successful and long-term musical collaboration. On set with us in Beirut, he talks about the experiences that led to his discovering funk and hip hop, growing up between Lebanon and Canada and his changing relatio ...

Welcome to The Safe House Travel Diary, a global exploration of hip hop through intimate conversations with local artists in their safe houses. Every season I immerse myself in a new place. This is season one: Three Nights in Beirut. WATCHIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, ...  Show more

Sarcastic and outspoken, the Lebanese band Yansoon brings audiences a sonic experience of our culture’s beauty and blemishes through songs that harmoniously blend traditional Arabic music with hints of western genres. Vocalist Wissam Dib and music producer Antoine Maksoudian, co- ...  Show more

Big name artists making up this episode. Music from Disciples, Bingo Players, Calvin Harris, Valentino Khan, George Kwali, Offaiah and another play of Oli’s new remix of Sofi Tukker’s ‘Best Friend’. #heldeepradio | https://twitter.com/OliverHeldens | https://www.facebook.com/Oliv ...  Show more