Song of the week - YA RAYEH SOB BLADI
The Brooklyn Nomads
This week, we learn: Ya Rayeh Sob Bladi.
Artist: Ahmad Kaabour
Album: Hob
Release: 1982
Composer/Lyricist: Ahmad Kaabour
Written during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the Lebanese Civil War, this song carries a message from a traveler—greetings to loved ones, memories of places, and a longing for a country out of reach. Through naming villages and landscapes, Ahmad Kaabour turns memory into resistance.
As part of our ongoing workshop honoring the legacy of Ahmad Kaabour, we’ll be diving into one of his most beloved and resonant pieces.
Led by Hadi Eldebek, each session explores a different song from his repertoire—learning not just the music, but the story and spirit behind it.
Join us.
Workshop Details:
* Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 23
* Time: 7:00–8:00pm
* Location: The People’s Forum, 320 W 37th St, New York
Link in bio to register.