In an interview with the Sarde After Dinner podcast, lead singer of the Lebanese Indie band Mashrou’ Leila, Hamed Sinno, revealed that the band is not currently planning any projects together.
Sinno was asked if the “project is over” and if the bandmated plan on ever coming back, to which he replied “so far, no.”
The Lebanese band was formed at the American University of Beirut in 2008, and had 7 initial members: Hamed Sinno, Haig Papazian, Carl Gerges, Firas Abou Fakher, Andre Chedid, Omaya Malaeb, and Ibrahim Badr.
MASHROU’ LEILA DISBANDED??? HORRIBLE DAY FOR THE GAYS
They have been influential on the Arab pop music scene, releasing a series of hit albums and beloved songs. The band is known for its genre-bending mixture of traditional eastern and western musical styles. Mashrou’ Leila are also known for speaking on important themes, such as love, revolution, and queerness.
this is it then no more mashrou’ leila songs, ive honestly never felt more connected to an arab band i dont think there’ll ever be anything like them… very sad day for us
Fans of the band have expressed sadness at the rumors of a potential disbandment, lamenting the loss of one of the most innovative bands on the Arab scene. For many, the band represented a voice that could fight back against traditional discourses and make everyone dance along as they did so.
mashrou’ Leila are splitting up?????????????????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
If Mashrou’ Leila is done for good, they can look back at a groundbreaking legacy of musical achievement. A deeply innovative musical style that captured the hearts and minds of millions. But for our sake, let’s hope the project isn’t actually over.
