middle east
what it is
The Middle East (or, formerly more common, the Near East) is a region that encompasses southwestern Asia and Egypt. In some contexts, the term has recently been expanded in usage to sometimes include Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Caucacus and Central Asia, and North Africa. It's often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East.
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What is middle east?
The Middle East (or, formerly more common, the Near East) is a region that encompasses southwestern Asia and Egypt. In some contexts, the term has recently been expanded in usage to sometimes include Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Caucacus and Central Asia, and North Africa. It's often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East.
What are good middle east albums to start with?
Try The Narrative by The Narrative, Arabic Rocks by Jadal, Houdou Nisbi by Ziad Rahbani, and Halet Hob by Elissa.
Who are some women making middle east?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/middle-east/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making middle east, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20