Section: Music
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Alif Hilal is carving her own path in music and faith
The experimental musician has embraced Islam and is ready to bring a new work of voice, percussion and dance to the Venice Biennale
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Ahadadream’s propulsive productions bring diaspora identity to the dancefloor
With a provocatively titled debut album ready for release, the producer, DJ and Dialled In festival founder is loudly and unapologetically celebrating who he is
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‘Women don’t usually play these instruments. We’re keeping tradition alive’
In Edinburgh, The Aga Khan Music Programme brings together a boundary-breaking ensemble from Senegal, Lebanon and Iran
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ZAINAB makes dance music filled with freedom and joy
Under a new name, the artist formerly known as ZEEMUFFIN’s liberatory sounds are best experienced blasted through club speakers
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All hands on decks — new classes teach Muslim women the art of DJing
Amina Aaliya Beg is using music to empower her community and turn the tables on commonly held expectations
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‘A mini Asian Glastonbury’: Bradford City Mela aims to revive a much-loved tradition
On 1-2 August, the event will host a programme of live music, family entertainment and food, celebrating the diversity of local culture
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‘Mauritanian music deserves to be known’: Noura Mint Seymali on her desert funk sound
Ahead of her return to the UK during a European tour, the Mauritanian singer talks about blending traditional music with modern sounds
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival is a celebration of culture and community
The long-running event’s 2026 edition hosts a diverse range of musical performances, plays, workshops and discussions
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Art in the face of chaos with shamstep pioneers 47Soul
The Palestinian band’s new EP, Dualism Part 2, is some of their most politically charged and emotively incisive work to date
