Dandin (audio platform)
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| Industry | Music streaming |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Cairo, Egypt |
| Website | dandin |
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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Dandin.me: Encompassing the Emerging Talent in the Middle East · Global Voices". 19 October 2013.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "DANDIN: UNITING OUR SOUNDS". www.cairoscene.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03.
- ^ "Calling All Talents: Your Audience is Just One Click Away - BarakaBits". 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Dandin: Rendering alternative sounds from the Arab region accessible - Music - Arts & Culture - Ahram Online". english.ahram.org.eg.