The sounds of Mousiqa Bil Madina: mixes by MzRizk

Mousiqa Bil Madina is a free community gathering, featuring local artists and Arabic sounds, which will be held at Fed Square on Saturday 9 May from 3pm until 7pm.

Curated by Lebanese-Australian tastemaker, broadcaster, producer, DJ and out-and-out legend, MzRizk, you can catch an amazing line-up of local artists and DJs throughout the day.

Get into the spirit of the event with MzRizk’s mixes of Arabic sounds.

MzRizk’s Arabian Persuasian mix includes classic, contemporary, remixes, edits and originals from various eras and styles.

The mix features legendary artists such as Fairuz, Oum Kalthoum, Ahmed Fakroun, Ihsan Al-Mounzer, The Spy from Cairo, Alsarah & The Nubatones and Ziad Rahbani.

Check out the YouTube video below, to see MzRizk in action, as she brings you a carefully curated selection of her favourite Arabic classics. A nostalgic journey through records collected from Lebanon and Egypt showcasing the breadth of sounds and rhythms from across the region.

This creative duo is dedicated to reviving the past through cultural expression and artistic experiences.

Jacinta Elamaly will be singing Arabic classics alongside long-time collaborator MzRizk, performing over a DJ set that bridges live vocals with the dancefloor. They have performed together alongside Tarabeat at festivals including Womadelaide, and Strawberry Fields.

Rooted in Arabic musical traditions, this ensemble draws on influences from jazz, funk and contemporary global music.

Lebanese-Australian DJ, broadcaster, cultural curator and programmer, MzRizk’s genre-blending style seamlessly weaves house, disco, hip-hop, jazz, soul and Arabic rhythms, curating sets that are electric and unpredictable.

This ensemble is dedicated to reviving classic Arabic songs through detailed musicianship and contemporary arrangements.

Mousiqa Bil Madina is on at Fed Square on Saturday 9 May from 3pm–7pm. The event is free and all are welcome.