Byblos: Beirut Nights & Byblos Radio

About Beirut Nights Radio & Byblos Radio

Founded in 1999, Beirut Nights Radio and Byblos Radio have stood for more than two decades as the premier global digital home for Mediterranean dance music, Lebanese oriental house, Eurodance classics, and modern club anthems. From the historic shores of Byblos to listeners across Europe, the Americas, Australia, and the Middle East, our mission has remained steadfast: uniting cultures through high-energy rhythms, authentic melodies, and continuous commercial-free music curation.

Our station features state-of-the-art dual-fidelity streaming, offering an audiophile 256 kbps Hi-Fi lossless experience alongside an ultra-efficient 64 kbps data-saver feed designed for mobile listeners worldwide. With real-time track metadata synchronization, automated album artwork discovery, and interactive studio broadcast monitoring, Beirut Nights delivers an immersive audio experience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Resident DJ: DJ Sami BeirutNights

At the core of the station’s identity is resident DJ and music director DJ Sami BeirutNights. Renowned for seamless blends of timeless Levantine melodies with cutting-edge electronic beats, DJ Sami hosts regular live interactive sets on the decks, featuring live track announcements, bespoke studio remixes, and exclusive club edits.

DJ Sami’s original productions and curated bootlegs are recognized across major global digital music services, including Apple Music (Artist ID: 6782409062) and Spotify (Artist ID: 7rd5mc1hh6Aqf2mHRo2Obe), with popular tracks such as “Le Beirut Remix,” “Habibi Ya Eini Dance Rework,” and “Byblos Sunset Session.” Listeners can connect directly during live shows via social channels or tune in live on the web player.

Weekly Featured Music Spotlight & Cultural Heritage

Each week, our editorial panel curates in-depth spotlights examining legendary artists who have shaped the sound of Mediterranean and Arab pop culture. Featured artists include:

• Fairouz (The Soul of Lebanon): Revered across the Arab world and the Mediterranean, the legendary voice of Lebanon whose masterworks arranged by the Rahbani Brothers pioneered modern theatrical song and continue to inspire modern acoustic house reworkings.
• Amr Diab (Father of Mediterranean Music): Multiple World Music Award winner whose iconic 1996 hit “Nour El Ain” fused Spanish flamenco guitar with Egyptian percussion, establishing Mediterranean pop as a global club phenomenon.
• Nancy Ajram (The Queen of Arab Pop): Multi-platinum artist whose high-energy hits like “Akhasmak Ah” and “Ah W Noss” redefined Middle Eastern modern pop and club remixes.
• Elissa (The Queen of Emotions): Record-breaking chart-topper celebrated for blending romantic oriental ballads with European electronic instrumentation and acoustic orchestration.
• Cheb Khaled (King of Raï): International pioneer whose anthems “Didi” and “Aïcha” brought North African raï, French dance, and global funk onto worldwide charts.

Programming Schedule & Daily Broadcast Guide