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Podcast: A2 The Show
Episode: RARE VINYLS, both Western and Arab, and the legend of CHICO RECORDS
Description: A² The Show - Ep 336 Feat. Diran Mardirian "One of the strongest collections of Middle Eastern records in the world, Chico Records has been in business since 1964, surviving the country’s brutal Civil War and seismic regional unrest to become a destination for local and international collectors alike. Diran Mardirian is the owner of legendary Beirut record store Chico. It's a real treasure trove of rare vinyls, both Western and Arab, in the heart of the Hamra district. Diran's identity is closely linked to the space itself, as well as to the city around him and all the problems it's...