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BENGHAZI: Patriotic songs composed by Libyan rebels during their revolt against Muammar Qadhafi fill the air every evening in Benghazi's Tahrir Square. After years of censorship under his ousted ...
News Libya » Music: Sting Troubled By Violence in Libya
Sting says he is concerned by violence and repression in Libya and hopes peace will return to the troubled country. By Associated Press Sting says he is concerned by violence and repression in Libya ...
News Libya » Music: Music Reissues Weekly: Ibrahim Hesnawi - The Father of Libyan Reggae
Next up, “Tendme.” While cut from the same cloth musically, the voice is different – keening, less smooth. This time, the language is unfamiliar. The lyrics are in Libyan Arabic. Ibrahim Hesnawi ...
News Libya » Music: Cairo's El Genaina theatre kicks off Hayy festival with musicians from Egypt and Libya
Cairo's El Genaina for Arts and Culture launched the Hayy Ramadan Festival on Sunday 4 June, with performances by Egyptian instrumental band Dokkan and prominent Libyan musician Nasser El-Mizdawi.
News Libya » Music: New generation of rap music drives Libyan rebels to defeat Gadhafi's forces
AJDABIYA, LIBYA - Libyan rebel fighter Jaad Jumaa Hashmi cranks up the volume on his pickup truck's stereo when he heads into battle against Moammar Gadhafi's forces. A musician himself, he looks for ...
News Libya » Music: Rap music inspires Libyan rebels to defeat Qaddafi
AJDABIYA, Libya: Libyan rebel fighter Jaad Jumaa Hashmi cranks up the volume on his pickup truck’s stereo when he heads into battle against Muammar Qaddafi’s forces. He looks for inspiration from a ...
News Libya » Music: Libya music scene reborn after years of suppression
After years of censorship, new musicians and bands are emerging in Libya and finding a receptive audience for music with a political flavour In the seafront former parking lot which became a key ...