Simon Shaheen – Buy his music here
“Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the ‘oud and violin.

Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. This unique contribution to the world of arts was recognized in 1994 when Shaheen was honored with the prestigious National Heritage Award at the White House.
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May Nasr – Buy music here
“Gratified, Elated, Exalted… Those are but few of the feelings you have when you hear her voice. That ‘noble’ voice which captures you, only to ‘free’ you from your own solicitudes. It summons you from beyond your deepest silence, carries you to the far reaches of your self, only to leave you there ‘waiting’. It mollifies your anxieties with its calmness, and uplifts your spirit with its liveliness. It exhorts one to make peace with one’s longings. May Nasr is a singer who serenely ‘sings our silences’.

Bassam Saba Ensemble – Buy his music here
“Saba’s debut album, ‘The Wonderful Land,’ is a masterpiece, a compilation and caliber of work that could only emerge from one of such breathtaking ability, vast accomplishment, and years and years of rich life and world experience given voice to only now. An electrifying mix of classical Arabic and gypsy Turkish tradition infused with hints of western classical arrangement, each piece of Saba’s music paints a different picture of his life’s work, experience and travel. … With joy and energy come pieces such as Nirvana, a classical-contemporary Arabic suite which invites listeners to join an unfolding exploration of what could be an ancient Arabian palace, where mystery and intrigue give way to the discovery of a great celebration of music and dance.

Al-Kindi Ensemble – Buy music here
“The Al-Kindî Ensemble, founded in 1983 by the french virtuoso of Arab zither (qânûn) Julien Jâlal Eddine Weiss, resident in Aleppo (capital of northern Syria and a stopping place on the famous Silk Road) is currently rated among the best formations devoted to classical Arab music, owing to the musical qualities displayed by its performers, and to the high standard of its work, steeped in the various musical traditions of the Near and Middle East.

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Fen Magazine
Fen. It’s the Arabic word for art.

And art is the product, and the result of creativity; vision beyond sight; pushing the limits; questioning the status quo, and it’s a catalyst for change.

The first and only of its kind, FEN Magazine is an online publication devoted to covering, elevating, and promoting collaboration between Arab-American artists around the world.

It’s the definitive source of entertainment, news, and inspiration for today’s growing community of artists and fans, and will be for generations to come. It’s VIBE Magazine meets Entertainment Weekly meets Rolling Stone in the context of Arab America. Published online, updated weekly, read daily.

Based in New York and San Francisco, we scour skylines, countrysides and everything in between, for emerging trends and talent. FEN brings you the best coverage of inspirational artists who are fueled by a sincere and infectious love of art. Our readers are just as diverse as our creative team — CEOs and high-schoolers, artists and accountants, record label-owners and aspiring musicians — there’s a place for everyone in FEN. It’s the premiere destination for anyone seeking to discover, follow, or support Arab-American artists.