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Beirut’s young music scene: Revival after years of struggle

Following the 2019 economic crisis and COVID pandemic, Beirut’s music scene almost fell silent as bands and venues struggled to make ends meet. Five years later, there are signs of revival as new talents emerge. Here are some bands to look out for, and their stories.

Beirut’s young music scene: Revival after years of struggle

From left to right: Ibrahim “Bob” Al Khansa, Julie Abou Kasm, Rebal Abu-Fadel (Courtesy of Bliss, Instagram)

A gentle guitar riff lazily weaves its way between oak trees and swaying listeners, chased in the dark by a dreamy voice. Before long, soft drums set the tune in time but the speaker crackles and pops as the song suddenly crescendoes.Bliss was the...
A gentle guitar riff lazily weaves its way between oak trees and swaying listeners, chased in the dark by a dreamy voice. Before long, soft drums set the tune in time but the speaker crackles and pops as the song suddenly crescendoes.Bliss was the...