Haifa & Fairuz

Yep, you read that right. I can't believe both Fairuz and Haifa belong in the same sentence but that's just me. I'm a music snob when it comes to classical Arabic music.

But check this out.
Don't know how old this Haifa Wehbe song is but I personally just stumbled on it.

Ya hawa Beirut is one of my absolute favorite Fairuz songs and whenever I'm feeling like I should be in a bar in Gemayze somewhere, I just listen to it. Well, guess what I found today?

Haifa sings Fairuz.

Fairuz first:



Haifa's version:



I prefer Fairuz, but that's just me.

Another favorite mixing of old and new is this graffitti frequently found on Beirut walls.
I just find it hillarious.



That would be Um Kulthum, famous Egyptian singer, shouting Bouss el Wawa, one of Haifa's most popular songs.

Picture lifted from http://notesfrombeirut.wordpress.com/

BG

Nostalgia - Roudani Ila Biladi

Roudani Ila Biladi

Shil7ou zanbakin ana, iksirnee 3ala thara biladi

Brings tears to my eyes every time!

BG

Death of the Phoenix

As most of you know by now, the Lebanese legend Mansour Rahbani died yesterday at the Hotel Dieu, Lebanon at age 83 of pneumonia.

His last play, the "Return of the Phoenix" is currently playing at the Casino du Liban. I heard from some friends who saw it that it was amazing, and recommend you to see it. You can buy tickets online at: http://www.ticketingboxoffice.com/Events.asp?code=238&EventTypeCode=G

Also, probably in the Virgin Megastore or at the Casino du Liban where it is playing. It is playing Jan. 17, 18, 21, 22 and 24. Who knows if they will extend it in wake of Rahbani's passing?

~ LZ