10 Indie Arabic Songs That Will Soothe Your Soul

Because sometimes we all need to be reminded that everything will be fine, we’ve made you a soft-feel playlist of 10 tracks from Arab artists that will put you in states of transcendence and peacefulness:


1. Beirut by Yasmine Hamdan



With simple lyrics describing the daily life of Beirut citizens, this song will transport you through time and make you instantly nostalgic.


2. Soupir Eternel by Dhafer Youssef



A spiritual melody that will make you feel a ray of hope without using words.


3. Marrikh by Mashrou’ Leila



When words fail to capture an emotion, this song steps in to console you with very little metaphorical lyrics.


4. Tannoura Maxi by Mike Massy



This soundtrack of Joe Bou Eid’s film “Tannoura Maxi” is one of Mike Massy’s most sentimental singles.


5. Ya Raitek by Yazan Haifawi



Feelings of suffering and detachment turned into a romantic and heart stirring ballad.


6. Ala Moj Al Bahr by Shkoon



For those of you who love techno music, this mixture of oriental vibes and techno beats can your life problems suddenly disappear.


7. Sofon El Bahara by Zef



Dedicated to the singer’s grandfather who taught him about the sea, this single will give you chills as if you’re sitting quietly on the shores.


8. Ya Bay by Aziz Maraka



Even if you don’t understand Jordanian dialect, the dreamy melody will bring you sweet memories.


9. Amwaaj by Alaa Wardi



Alaa Wardi used his vocals as the main instrument to construct a melody that will make you feel simultaneous joy and sadness.


10. Shababik Beirut By Tania Saleh



This song feels like having a cup of coffee by the bedroom window, watching people walk the streets of Beirut on a fall morning.