São Paulo – Would you like to find out what Arab songs were hits in 2020? The website of Saudi newspaper Arab News ran a list of regionwide hits in a year that saw the world’s population stay home to avert the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the tunes are on the romantic side. Check them out:
Bel Bont El-Areed
Emirati singer Hussein Al-Jasmi (pictured above) known to his fans as “El Tabtaba” put out this hit in August. It’s a romantic song set to a modern Egyptian beat.
Awelni Kalam
“Awelni Kalam” is a song from Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny’s album released in November 2020. It has since been a staple of get-togethers and wedding parties.
Amaken El-Sahar
Launched in August, this hit by Egyptian star Amr Diab is a romantic tribute to Dina El-Sherbiny, who stars in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytRwbnEloI&feature=emb_logo
Han Al-An
November saw Jordan’s Adham Nabulsi release “Han Al-An,” a love song set to a captivating rhythm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUUBdcUGgA8&feature=emb_logo
Walhan
The Saudi-Bahraini singer Rashed Al-Majed put out this major love-themed hit in July.
Aghar Aghar
“Aghar Aghar” was released by Iraq’s Mohammed Al-Salem in February. The fast-paced tune was a staple on radio stations across the Arab world.
Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
