{
  "id": 4145928,
  "title": "Nihal El Aasar pushes Arab music beyond labels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nihal-el-aasar-pushes-arab-music-beyond-labels",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T08:15:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/nihal-el-aasar-pushes-arab-music-beyond-labels/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Egyptian writer, DJ and radio host Nihal El Aasar is challenging narrow definitions of Arab music by using radio, live performances and artistic collaborations to showcase underground sounds spanning electronic music, experimental composition, hip-hop, drill and regional club culture. Raised in Cairo and now based in London, El Aasar has built a multidisciplinary career that connects music with…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}