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Over the course of the Syrian revolution, Malek Jandali has devoted much of his musical energies to supporting the people of Syria – and especially children – in their struggle for freedom. His latest album is part of his mission to save and express the rich musical heritage of his homeland. Exclusive interview for Qantara.de by Susannah Tarbush

A new exhibition at Tate Modern, Surrealism Beyond Borders, explores the rich history of this revolutionary global movement

IF you’ve got time this weekend, get yourself a copy of The Iliad. The ancient text, recounting the legend of the Trojan War, contains within it…

Israeli researchers analyzed cargo from a 3,200-year-old shipwreck which demonstrated previously unknown elaborate trading links in the Mediterranean basin during the Late Bronze Age.

The Syrian Rhapsody sheds light on significant periods in musical history. It begins with a rendition of the oldest musical notation known to mankind, the ‘Hymn to Nikkal’, which was discovered on a clay tablet from 1400 CE in Ugarit, Syria.

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The Syrian Rhapsody celebrates the history of collective singing in Syria

As part of the cultural program organized by the Syrian Arab Republic pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, it will present on February 7 at the Jubilee Theater the premiere of the epic musical work, the Syrian Rhapsody, musician Iyad al-Rimawi, in cooperation with the Syria Trust for Development and sponsored by Cham Wings Airlines.

We discover interesting musical facts, from the world's oldest song to bestselling singers

Alexander the Great tread in the footsteps of forgotten Greeks