• photo: Mazen Kerbaj
    Short Essay
    In Beirut every gunshot has a different meaning. There are sounds of war and of celebration. The Lebanese musician Serge Yared explains how they are used in music and aestheticized.
  • Mashrou Leila
    Playlist
    Musicians in Lebanon challenge traditional gender roles and work around topics like suicide bombers, military officers, devastated industrial landscapes and girl punk bands. A collection compiled by Serge Yared from The Incompetents.