A still from Mashrou' Leila's "Roman" video. YouTube hide caption toggle caption YouTube Review Songs We Love Mashrou' Leila's 'Roman' Cries For Resistance July 19, 2017 The rock band from Beirut returns with a heady, heartfelt song that challenges stereotypical perceptions of Middle Eastern women — from all comers.
Tiny Desk Concert with Mashrou' Leila. Ruba Wallau/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ruba Wallau/NPR Tiny Desk Mashrou' Leila: Tiny Desk Concert June 24, 2016 A rock band from Beirut gives a stunning performance, with songs that mix hedonism and heady, hyper-literate lyrics.
Tiny Desk Concert with Mashrou' Leila. Ruby Wallau/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ruby Wallau/NPR All Songs Considered A Band From Beirut Speaks To Tragedy In Orlando June 15, 2016 The members of Mashrou' Leila have faced hatred themselves. At the Tiny Desk, the Lebanese band performs a song with haunting parallels to Sunday's events.
Hamed Sinno (R) and Haig Papazian of the Lebanese alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila performing in Bourges, France in 2015. Guillaume Souvant/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Guillaume Souvant/AFP/Getty Images The Record Jordan Reportedly Bans Band With Gay Frontman From Performing April 27, 2016 The members of Mashrou' Leila say Jordanian authorities are trying to stifle their political message — and endorsements of gender equality and sexual freedom.