Bryce's Corner

Source: Anurag Ajit (@itsfilsbaby) Instagram account and JindiOfficial Press Photos How often have you tuned in to the latest singles of Taylor Swift, Diljit Dosanjh or Nancy Ajram? I'm sure you spend 100 percent of your time eavesdropping through their social profiles, music charts and other media channels to stay ahead of the FOMO curve in what we refer to as ‘mainstream music’. But what if I told you about an emerging market of undiscovered artists in the MENA region? Big Hass, Mazzdidit, Tamer Nafar – you name it are the newbies on the scene. It may surprise you – but these artists along with many others are shaping the future of Hip-Hop and Indie Pop as we know about it currently. Today, I am here to take you through two such artists whom I had a chance to witness at a recent music festival in Alserkal Avenue. These are none other than Jindi and Anurag Ajith. Jindi a.k.a Fayya Fayya Fayya is a Sundanese singer-songwriter, producer and composer. Born and raised in the U.A.E, he...

It is a fine Friday evening of the hot summer month of May. As I stroll across the Jamal Abdul Nasser street - a breathtaking sight bequeaths my attention as I make haste of the fruits of my hard-earned labour for the day. It's strong allure and endless charm, draw me closer to the site adored by many in the heart of the city. Behold, the breath-taking Buhairah Corniche. As I make advances to the waterfront, ten thousands gather celebrating the familial spirit that has kept them together as they reflect on the good moments of the week. With some cycling, and others peeking through the skies on their colorful mats - a lot of cheer and merry can be seen in the eyes and faces of the young children cherishing the good little moments in their lives. The calm waters of the Corniche dazzle and shimmer with the breeze as they give reverence to the grand Noor Mosque now lit up to enliven the neighborhood with its grandiosity and exhuberance! It was a beautiful experience and great life l...