How We Consume Arabic Music | Shik Shak Shook Ones

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Navigating Content Saturation and the Critical Need for Authenticity | Shik Shak Shook Ones

In the season 1 finale of Shik Shak Shook Ones, hosts Deana and Danny are joined by distinguished journalist Menna Shanab, the music editor at YUNG MENA. They delve into content saturation in the music industry, particularly focusing on how it's affecting listeners' perceptions a ...  Show more

The Music Industry Needs to Change | Elia Mssawir on Shik Shak Shook Ones

Elia Mssawir is a music industry veteran who has worked with global giants, managing artists and tours and eventually established Big Beards Entertainment. He joins Shik Shak Shook Ones Hosts Danny Hajjar and Deana Soni to offer a candid look at the often unseen aspects of the mu ...  Show more

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