RARE VINYLS, both Western and Arab, and the legend of CHICO RECORDS

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 been through."   A2 The Show is the most international podcast run by 3 guys on 3 different continents. Ali Haejl, Ali Al Shammari, and Saeed Jammal have created a world community of thought leaders and experts. Our guests are from all walks of life: engineers, comedians, journalists, rockstars, civil right activists, artists. entrepreneurs, from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Australia. So far, we have made over 350 podcasts with guests from over 70 countries. We will not stop this podcast until we meet with someone from every country, promise.   To the moon 🚀🚀🚀🌚 👥 2 Zoomers, 🌍 60+ Countries, 🧠 350+ Experts 👇 Click here to stream the A² show linktr.ee/a2theshow  Follow the podcast hosts on social media: @a2theshow  Hosts Ali Haejl @scoobz.mp4 alihaejl.com Ali Al Shammari @freshprinceofmishref Saeed Jammal @saeedjay97  Social Media Management @crooked.pearl & @ayadiab