Kadhum El Saher   Radio vignettes, or mini documentaries, take the bigHead backstage at a major musical festival in Doha, where he got to pick the minds of some of the biggest names in the world of Arabic music. He bumped into Iraq's favorite son, and asked him the following questions.           Narcy   Jamal Abdul Narcel is one of the few Iraqi hiphop heads out there. And is for sure, the only Mesopotamian Emcee with as much credentials as he has. From a single recorded when he was a youngster and two time warping albums with Sandhill, he is now taking on the mindsets of listeners as a solo artist. Here is what he has to say.           Moevalith   Living in Montreal, this boy from Basra is turning the concrete constructs of the city into living dancing beasts. His deejay career was launched from a small room on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, two turntables in hand, and a world of creativity. He shares his definitions and ambitions with us in this interview.           Asmaa Lmnawar   She is touted as the savior of Arabic music. On stage, her larger than life presence keeps audiences mesmerized, following each and every note of a beautiful journey through  From Morocco, her golden voice reaches the furthest corners of the globe. She sits down with you for the following memorable discussion.           Wael Kfoury   The Wael factor is an important element in the way contemporary music unfolds in the Arab world. His chart topping tracks have kept this Lebanese artist at the forefront of pop artists in the region. We caught up with the superstar backstage at a stop in his North American tour. Here are some of his thoughts.           Aus Mahmud   An introspective, interesting, and informing conversation with a key element in the Iraqi wave that is washing over the region's musical circles. He has composed for Arabic and Iraqi musical giants, making his intimate knowledge of the art form a valuable asset to you.       Musical Demise   Analysis unleashed on how the world of music has turned from an art form into a declining form of commodified culture: pop. Tossed around in a spiraling loop into a cesspool occupied by the never ending nightmare taking over mainstream mines that have surfaced everywhere.           Ridha Al Abdullah   Iraqi music is in good hands with this man. The young star from New Baghdad has taken the Arabic music world by storm. With a fresh look, sweet voice, and beautiful tunes, He weighs into this section as a heavyweight in Arabic pop music. Here's a special conversation with the artist.           Euphrates   Cross cultural races are difficult to finish, let alone compete in. With so many stereotypes to jump over and corporate booby traps to get around, its surprising to see any independent, conscientious voice make it through the riff raff and wholesale approach of popular culture. Meet Euphrates.           DJ Fady   Tucked away in an exclusive entertainment district in Toronto, a small but luxurious night club pumps out the sounds of Arabia to the perfume smelling and sports car looking backdrop of Yorkville. Behind the scenes, is a young Iraqi entrepreneur and artist, using his vision to apply the strokes of his turntables to what is a magical night.