Article 68E4R Libyan pop star Bahjat beat the odds. Now he wants to popularize ‘A-pop.’

Libyan pop star Bahjat beat the odds. Now he wants to popularize ‘A-pop.’

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Halima Gikandi
from The World: Latest Stories on (#68E4R)
Story ImageAfter civil war broke out in his country, singer-songwriter Bahjat and his family had to flee Libya. But that didn't stop him from pursuing his dreams. Bahjat now sings a blend of Arabic and English songs in a genre he calls "A-pop," or Arabic pop.
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