AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Music Business: AUB and Anghami are bringing students into a real-world challenge: how to make the streaming platform more relevant to Gen Z across the Middle East and North Africa. New Releases: German-Iraqi producer Boys Noize has released 7LLVSION, while Egyptian rapper L5VAV is offering his Bahar EP through an interactive player that lets listeners adjust song stems and explore illustrated stories. Emerging Artists: Egypt’s UTH Festival is inviting independent musicians to apply for one of 10 performance slots at its November 20–21 event at the Grand Egyptian Museum; submissions close November 12. Live Music: Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa brought their cross-cultural project Jarak Qaribak to a sold-out Jerusalem concert, while Katara’s European Jazz Festival opened with artists from nine countries blending jazz and Arabic rhythms. Onstage: Boy George’s sold-out Tel Aviv shows made him a rare international pop act to perform in Israel amid boycott calls. Festival Update: Shakira has postponed her Giza Pyramids concert to April 2027, citing regional circumstances.
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