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Nov 2024
55m 19s

Inside The Arabic Music Industry l Nasir...

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About this episode

Did you know Arabic Music is the fastest growing music industry in the world? Joining us today is music producer (and legend, might I add) in Amman, Jordan – Nasir AlBashir. Nasir breaks down what the music industry looks like right now in the MENA region and diaspora, the challenges (and opportunities) for upcoming artists, and some of the best kept secrets for artists to make it big in the industry.


We also discuss the song Rajieen where various artists came together to show how music can be a form of resistance.

(0:00) Intro

(1:19) Journey

(4:40) Building Arabic Music on New Set of Rules

(13:24) Breaking Down the Arabic Music Industry (22:30) Best Kept Secrets for Upcoming Artists

(25:24) Music as a form of resistance - Rajieen

(53:50) Conclusion


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