A new wave of Arab artists are gaining global traction. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with music writer Danny Hajjar about this recent rise and the future of Arabic music.

Encompassing dozens of countries inhabited by close to 500 million people, the Arab world is enormously diverse, and its music reflects that. Our list of the 50 best Arabic pop songs of the 21st ...

Rickey Smiley is opening up about his son's death with a warning and a testimony of his faith.. The comedian and host joined "Today" show's Craig Melvin to talk more about his son, Brandon, who ...