The Cultural Review

Middle Eastern Music

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An archivist carefully digitizes old Syrian cassette tapes in a dimly lit room, preserving a nation's sonic cultural memory amidst conflict.
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What Are the Syrian Cassette Archives and Why Do They Matter?

Amidst the chaos of civil war, a dedicated team races against time, digitizing thousands of Syrian cassette tapes.

Andre Silva·June 25, 2026