On Lebanon’s beaches, summer unfolds to the rhythm of songs that will become its memories. (Credit: Still from Sarah Ali’s music video, courtesy of the artist)
In Lebanon, summer always seems to choose its own soundtrack. New songs drift from cars on the Batroun road, follow groups of friends to the beach, pop up on Beirut rooftops or wrap around the late-night ride home.This year, Lebanese artists and those based in Lebanon have filled the season with a range of sounds. Adonis released “Hlemt,” Zeina followed with “Ya Hala,” Blu Fiefer returned with “Ghalta,” Anthony Touma dropped “Bghar,” Vincent J teased his upcoming EP with “Ahla w Sahla,” while Sarah Ali turned the struggles of modern relationships into a danceable single, “We Can’(t) Get It On.” Coming up For its 18th edition, the Beirut Spring Festival makes an exceptional summer return Saint Levant and Haifa Wehbe added their touch to the scene with “Mitsubishi,” their July collaboration, which has become one of the most-played...
In Lebanon, summer always seems to choose its own soundtrack. New songs drift from cars on the Batroun road, follow groups of friends to the beach, pop up on Beirut rooftops or wrap around the late-night ride home.This year, Lebanese artists and those based in Lebanon have filled the season with a range of sounds. Adonis released “Hlemt,” Zeina followed with “Ya Hala,” Blu Fiefer returned with “Ghalta,” Anthony Touma dropped “Bghar,” Vincent J teased his upcoming EP with “Ahla w Sahla,” while Sarah Ali turned the struggles of modern relationships into a danceable single, “We Can’(t) Get It On.” Coming up For its 18th edition, the Beirut Spring Festival makes an exceptional summer return Saint Levant and Haifa Wehbe added their touch to the scene with “Mitsubishi,” their July collaboration, which has...
