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NEW POST:
Abdulmunim Shakir: A Pan-Arab Political Activist and Educator Declares “I Am a Muslim” on a rare 78 RPM Record
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Abdulmunim Shakir: A Pan-Arab Political Activist and Educator Declares “I Am a Muslim” on a rare 78 RPM Record
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January 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM
NEW POST:
Abdulmunim Shakir: A Pan-Arab Political Activist and Educator Declares “I Am a Muslim” on a rare 78 RPM Record
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2026/01/abdu...
Abdulmunim Shakir: A Pan-Arab Political Activist and Educator Declares “I Am a Muslim” on a rare 78 RPM Record
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2026/01/abdu...
Constantine Souss: A Palestinian American Immigrant Pioneer in Music
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/12/elia...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/12/elia...
December 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Constantine Souss: A Palestinian American Immigrant Pioneer in Music
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/12/elia...
The Story of Alexander Maloof and Maloof Records
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/06/alex...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/06/alex...
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The Story of Alexander Maloof and Maloof Records
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2019/06/alex...
Our last post of 2025... Cleveland's Derbecki Ensemble.
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From The Derbecki Trio to the Derbecki Ensemble: The Group at the Heart of Cleveland’s Arabic Music Scene
Midwest Mahjar, 78 RPM, Arab American, Music, Syrian, Lebanese, Arabic, Lebanese American, Records, Phonograph, Richard M. Breaux
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December 1, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Our last post of 2025... Cleveland's Derbecki Ensemble.
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/12/from...
If you're old enough to remember the theme song for the 70s&80s TV sitcom "Taxi," you've heard Lebanese American musician George Marge play before. Read more at Midwest Mahjar. Click the link. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/11/geor...
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you're old enough to remember the theme song for the 70s&80s TV sitcom "Taxi," you've heard Lebanese American musician George Marge play before. Read more at Midwest Mahjar. Click the link. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/11/geor...
NEW POST:
The Saint Louis Songstress: Mary Norlene Mizerany
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The Saint Louis Songstress: Mary Norlene Mizerany
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October 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
NEW POST:
The Saint Louis Songstress: Mary Norlene Mizerany
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Saint Louis Songstress: Mary Norlene Mizerany
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
New Post: This month we bring you the music and story of Louis Shelby. Violinist and owner of The Fez (Hollywood, 1959-1972) and Cascades (Anaheim, 1976-1983).
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/09/loui...
September 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
New Post: This month we bring you the music and story of Louis Shelby. Violinist and owner of The Fez (Hollywood, 1959-1972) and Cascades (Anaheim, 1976-1983).
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/09/loui...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/09/loui...
Slowing down to 33 1/3 RPM
The acting and musical career of Baghdad-born Saadoun Al-Bayati
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
The acting and musical career of Baghdad-born Saadoun Al-Bayati
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
August 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Slowing down to 33 1/3 RPM
The acting and musical career of Baghdad-born Saadoun Al-Bayati
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
The acting and musical career of Baghdad-born Saadoun Al-Bayati
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
New Blog post Alert!
An uncatalogued 1923 Maloof Phonograph Record by the younger sibling of the Pen League's (Al-Rabitah Al Qalamiyah) treasurer rediscovered by @midwestmahjar.bsky.social .
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An uncatalogued 1923 Maloof Phonograph Record by the younger sibling of the Pen League's (Al-Rabitah Al Qalamiyah) treasurer rediscovered by @midwestmahjar.bsky.social .
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/only...
Only Traces of Evidence Remain Highlighting the Illusive Career and Life of Philip Catzeflis
Midwest Mahjar, 78 RPM, Arab American, Music, Syrian, Lebanese, Arabic, Lebanese American, Records, Phonograph, Richard M. Breaux
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July 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
New Blog post Alert!
An uncatalogued 1923 Maloof Phonograph Record by the younger sibling of the Pen League's (Al-Rabitah Al Qalamiyah) treasurer rediscovered by @midwestmahjar.bsky.social .
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/only...
An uncatalogued 1923 Maloof Phonograph Record by the younger sibling of the Pen League's (Al-Rabitah Al Qalamiyah) treasurer rediscovered by @midwestmahjar.bsky.social .
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/07/only...
Not Record related, but news of "Kawkab America" being published as the first Arabic-language newspaper in the US reached Wisconsin the same year the paper was founded, 28 April 1892.
June 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Not Record related, but news of "Kawkab America" being published as the first Arabic-language newspaper in the US reached Wisconsin the same year the paper was founded, 28 April 1892.
New Post: Ed Tayoun and the Origins of the Middle Eastern Music Scene in Philadelphia.
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
June 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
New Post: Ed Tayoun and the Origins of the Middle Eastern Music Scene in Philadelphia.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
New Blog Post Alert:
Ed Tayoun & His Arabian Orchestra give birth to Philly's Middle Eastern music scene.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
Ed Tayoun & His Arabian Orchestra give birth to Philly's Middle Eastern music scene.
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May 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
New Blog Post Alert:
Ed Tayoun & His Arabian Orchestra give birth to Philly's Middle Eastern music scene.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
Ed Tayoun & His Arabian Orchestra give birth to Philly's Middle Eastern music scene.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
Hello Friends,
ISO digital archive of L'Orient newspaper before its 1971 merger with Le Jour newspaper. Thanks in advance.
ISO digital archive of L'Orient newspaper before its 1971 merger with Le Jour newspaper. Thanks in advance.
May 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Hello Friends,
ISO digital archive of L'Orient newspaper before its 1971 merger with Le Jour newspaper. Thanks in advance.
ISO digital archive of L'Orient newspaper before its 1971 merger with Le Jour newspaper. Thanks in advance.
An Antiochian Cantor Visits the US: Mitri el-Murr
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April 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
An Antiochian Cantor Visits the US: Mitri el-Murr
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/04/mitr...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/04/mitr...
In 1924, pianist Elizabeth Awad made her radio debut with oudist Toufic Moubaid and violinist Nichola Karshoum on NY's WBBR. Years later they recorded several sides for Columbia Records. Read Elizabeth's story at Midwest Mahjar. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/on-r...
March 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 1924, pianist Elizabeth Awad made her radio debut with oudist Toufic Moubaid and violinist Nichola Karshoum on NY's WBBR. Years later they recorded several sides for Columbia Records. Read Elizabeth's story at Midwest Mahjar. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/on-r...
Our new post features Hana Rached, a Tunisian Jewish singer, who became the "golden voice" of the 1960s hafla circuit.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/hana...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/hana...
February 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Our new post features Hana Rached, a Tunisian Jewish singer, who became the "golden voice" of the 1960s hafla circuit.
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/hana...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2025/02/hana...
Repost from 2021...
Jack Ghanaim: A Palestinian Oudist and Qanunist Embodies Musical Versatility
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2021/06/jack...
Jack Ghanaim: A Palestinian Oudist and Qanunist Embodies Musical Versatility
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2021/06/jack...
Jack Ghanaim: An Oudist and Qanunist Embodies Musical Versatility
Midwest Mahjar, 78 RPM, Arab American, Music, Syrian, Lebanese, Arabic, Lebanese American, Records, Phonograph, Richard M. Breaux
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Repost from 2021...
Jack Ghanaim: A Palestinian Oudist and Qanunist Embodies Musical Versatility
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2021/06/jack...
Jack Ghanaim: A Palestinian Oudist and Qanunist Embodies Musical Versatility
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2021/06/jack...
Repost from 2022
Mustafa D. Siam: Arab Tunes Records, Political Activism, and the Struggle for Palestinian Recognition
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2022/04/must...
Mustafa D. Siam: Arab Tunes Records, Political Activism, and the Struggle for Palestinian Recognition
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December 30, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Repost from 2022
Mustafa D. Siam: Arab Tunes Records, Political Activism, and the Struggle for Palestinian Recognition
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2022/04/must...
Mustafa D. Siam: Arab Tunes Records, Political Activism, and the Struggle for Palestinian Recognition
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2022/04/must...
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It also makes it harder for them to ban books.
December 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
It also makes it harder for them to ban books.
In 2022, we posted photos of the youngest Arab American musical group- the Zamelkani Trio. They started out in the 1950s and are scheduled for a February 2025 event. After years of searching, we tracked down & interviewed surviving members
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syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/12/one-...
One of America’s First Child Music Groups: The Zamelkani Trio/Corey Trio
Midwest Mahjar, 78 RPM, Arab American, Music, Syrian, Lebanese, Arabic, Lebanese American, Records, Phonograph, Richard M. Breaux
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:25 PM
In 2022, we posted photos of the youngest Arab American musical group- the Zamelkani Trio. They started out in the 1950s and are scheduled for a February 2025 event. After years of searching, we tracked down & interviewed surviving members
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/12/one-...
syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/12/one-...
In 2022, we posted about what was the youngest Arab American musical group - the Zamelkani Trio. They started out in the 1950s and are scheduled to play a February 2025 event. After more than two years searching, we tracked down and interviewed surviving members. Coming soon...
December 11, 2024 at 3:05 AM
In 2022, we posted about what was the youngest Arab American musical group - the Zamelkani Trio. They started out in the 1950s and are scheduled to play a February 2025 event. After more than two years searching, we tracked down and interviewed surviving members. Coming soon...
We went in search of the members of Sam Shaheen's Utica Orchestra and recovered the stories of previously credited and uncredited Arab American musicians in Upstate New York. We look beyond music's headliners. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-s...
November 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
We went in search of the members of Sam Shaheen's Utica Orchestra and recovered the stories of previously credited and uncredited Arab American musicians in Upstate New York. We look beyond music's headliners. syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/08/in-s...
Rev. Boutros Kahwagee (Pedro Kahwagi): The Recovered Voice of an Arab-Mexican Maronite Priest syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/09/rev-...
November 19, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Rev. Boutros Kahwagee (Pedro Kahwagi): The Recovered Voice of an Arab-Mexican Maronite Priest syrianlebanesediasporasound.blogspot.com/2024/09/rev-...