Beirut Explosion
Imad’s New Single Tells a Tale of Resilience Following Beirut Explosion of 2020: Listen
For 21-year-old Imad, his latest single, “Makan” (with Samia), goes far beyond your basic melodic techno track. Instead, the hauntingly atmospheric song was rewritten by the Lebanese and Nigerian artist after the devastating explosion in Beirut last August. It translates to “place” in Arabic. “That was a turning point for a lot of people in the country, as the general economic, social and quality of life in Lebanon had been rapidly declining,” said Imad, who splits his time between Beirut and London, in a press release. “[Samia and I] dedicated it to the relationship a lot of us have with Lebanon.” Recommended Articles The resulting version of “Makan,” which was originally composed as Imad’s submission for entry into P...
Here is a List of Lebanese Musicians to Support Following Deadly Beirut Explosion
“Beirut stands shaken, devastated, stripped and alone today.” After the devastating explosion that “virtually wiped out” Beirut’s nightlife district, Lebanese musicians are struggling mightily to pick up the pieces in its wake. As many across the world do their best to lend a helping hand to those affected in the Lebanese capital, a group of organizations and individuals have compiled an expansive list of musicians, record labels, and festivals to support. According to reports, the explosion was likely due to approximately 2,750 metric tons of explosive ammonium nitrate stored at a Beirut warehouse. The blast left at least 220 dead and an estimated 300,000 people homeless. The list, which is housed in a widely shared Google Doc titled “Beirut Solida...
