Dandin (audio platform)

Dandin (Arabic: دندن ) is a music platform and sound-hosting website for the Middle East. Established in Egypt in October 2013, Dandin is a platform that focusses on highlighting emerging talent from the region.

Dandin
IndustryMusic streaming
Founded2013; 11 years ago (2013)
HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
Websitedandin.me

History

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Dandin.me was launched on October 10, 2013, as an independent audio platform based in Egypt.[1] It invites users to upload recordings in different sections, such as music, comedy, podcasts, politics and poetry.[2]

Origin of Name

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Dandin is an Egyptian-Arabic slang term for humming[3] and being a Middle Eastern platform it hosts output from artists originating only from that region.[4]

Sound types and genres

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The platform hosts a variety of sounds derived from what is labelled the independent or alternative scene in the Middle East. Besides music it also hosts poetry, comedy sketches, political rants and storytelling.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dandin.me: Encompassing the Emerging Talent in the Middle East · Global Voices". 19 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Breakfast with Mada: Abdel-Rahman Hussein on sound-hosting site Dandin | Mada Masr". Archived from the original on 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  3. ^ "DANDIN: UNITING OUR SOUNDS". www.cairoscene.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03.
  4. ^ "Calling All Talents: Your Audience is Just One Click Away - BarakaBits". 12 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Dandin: Rendering alternative sounds from the Arab region accessible - Music - Arts & Culture - Ahram Online". english.ahram.org.eg.
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