The latest on music support for Lebanon, including a 12-hour fundraiser today

It’s a tragic contradiction: as Lebanon’s state of emergency worsens, support wanes. That means it’s time for updates on Lebanese-organized music efforts we’ve covered, plus a new call to action. Today, you can tune in and support a 12-hour fundraiser bridging Beirut and the world, with DJ Haram, Hyper Gal, Marylou, Metro Al Madina, Model/Actriz, Moor Mother, Nabihah Iqbal, Snakeskin, Yasmine Hamdan, and Ziad Nawfal.

Watch Moogfest kick off with epic 50-hour livestream, lineup – minus men

Women and transgender artists have too often seen their work in electronic music pushed to the margins. Moogfest’s launch this year puts them first.

Peter Kirn - December 6, 2017