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Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

afikra
Arabic Music
Palestinian Hip-Hop
Bab L' Bluz
Habibi Festival
African Blues
Moroccan Culture
Palestine
Beirut
Cultural Identity
Marrakech
Gnawa Music
Rye Music
Electronic Music
Wa'al Dah
Buzq
Arabic Music Scene
Mental Health
Tunefork Studios
Lebanon
Mauritania

Quartertones is a music podcast which hosts current Arab musicians from different geographies who play contemporary and modern music, including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, classical, among other genres. The guests are invited to talk about their work and play their music – whether live or recorded – in three segments. The audience gets a chance to listen to work from across the region and genr... more

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Music group TootArd discusses their unique blend of Arabic scales, reggae, hip-hop, metal, and synth music in this conversation at Quoz Arts Fest 2026. The artists explore their musical evolution, from growing up on Arabic classical music to experime... more

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Visual artist, performer, and DJ Nasri Sayegh Jr. discusses his practice and the profound influence of music on his work and life at Quoz Arts Fest 2026. He opens by sharing the urgent, improvised creation of his installation for the festival, "You A... more

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Palestinian hip-hop group DAM is often credited as the first rap group in the Arab world. Now 26 years into their career, the band members join us on the Quoz Arts Fest stage to discuss the group's evolution and how they navigate personal expression ... more

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South Asian-American artist Gayathri Krishnan discusses her journey, her unique musical fusion, and her performance at Quoz Arts Fest this year. She delves into the tradition of Carnatic music—a classical form from South India—and how her extensive t... more

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Recent Guests

Lynn Adib
Singer featured on a track with TootArd
Musician collaborating with TootArd
Episode: From Classical Arabic to Synths: TootArd's Journey From the Golan Heights | Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Nasri Sayegh Jr
Visual artist, performer, DJ; involved in painting, installation, and music
Independent artist
Episode: Visual Art, Beirut's Soundscape & the Struggle to Create | Nasri Sayegh Jr. at Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Ahmed Alammary
Chief Creative Officer of Middle Beast and one of the region's leading DJs
Middle Beast
Episode: What is the Future of Saudi Music & the Arabic Music Industry? | COO of MDLBEAST
Rasha Nahas
Palestinian singer, actress, composer, multi-instrumentalist from Haifa.
Episode: Rasha Nahas With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Maii Waleed
Musician from Egypt, performing at Habibi Festival
Episode: Layale Chaker With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Helena Reyad
Represents the organization Afikra, which inspires curiosity about the Arab world
Afikra
Episode: Layale Chaker With a Performance by Maii Waleed | Habibi Festival 2025
Layth Sidiq
A prominent musician known for his work in contemporary Arabic music.
Episode: Layth Sidiq at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
Mehdi Nassouli
Gumbri player and musician connected to Karim Ziad
Episode: Karim Ziad & Mehdi Nassouli at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
Israa Shalaby
Palestinian artist and musician
Episode: Israa Shalaby at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub

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Mikey Muhanna
Host associated with Quartertones and Afikra, often leading interviews with Arab contemporary musicians.

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From Classical Arabic to Synths: TootArd's Journey From the Golan Heights | Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Q: What can you tell us about the last track with Lynn Adib and how it came together?
It started as a lullaby for kids and evolved into a spontaneous collaboration in Paris with Lynn Adib and her daughter Sara, reflecting their willingness to experiment and respond to real-world events like the Gaza conflict.
From Classical Arabic to Synths: TootArd's Journey From the Golan Heights | Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Q: How much of your sound is really about the tools and the gear you use, like pedals and keyboards?
Gear plays a big role; they describe growing up with both Western and Arabic instruments, and how equipment choices—especially the quarter-tone settings on keyboards—shaped their music.
From Classical Arabic to Synths: TootArd's Journey From the Golan Heights | Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Q: Okay, this is a great song. First of all, Keith, how are you guys doing?
Very good, thank you. The band seems energized by their set and ready to share how their sound has evolved from their Golan Heights reggae roots to their current synth-driven approach.
Visual Art, Beirut's Soundscape & the Struggle to Create | Nasri Sayegh Jr. at Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Q: How does music intersect with your visual practice and your life in Beirut?
Music is a constant companion in Nasri's environment—radiokarantina and a home radio network keep him connected to sound, influencing timing, mood, and public engagement. Music functions as a daily practice and a form of resilience amid social and political turmoil.
Visual Art, Beirut's Soundscape & the Struggle to Create | Nasri Sayegh Jr. at Quoz Arts Fest 2026
Q: How was it going back into your artistic practice after two years with the ongoing conflict?
Nasri explains that he did not stop entirely, insisting that his daily life involved constant activity, but the public-facing studio work was on pause due to war. Returning involved confronting fear, anger, and the need to stay connected to meaning, with the studio located in his apartment and the act of moving between rooms symbolically bridging distances.

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Quartertones showcases contemporary Arab musicians and music researchers from across the region, blending live or recorded performances with candid conversations about craft, identity, and the evolving music scene. Episodes center on a wide range of genres—from hip-hop and pop to traditional and experimental fusions—while also highlighting cultural context, festival circuits, and the role of Arab music in global conversations. A notable strength is its ability to pair intimate artist stories with broader industry insights, often featuring festival organizers or cultural curators who illuminate how music shapes and reflects lived experiences.

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Recent guests on Quartertones include:

1. Lynn Adib
2. Nasri Sayegh Jr
3. Ahmed Alammary
4. Rasha Nahas
5. Maii Waleed
6. Helena Reyad
7. Layth Sidiq
8. Mehdi Nassouli

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