Tarim Talks

Tarim Talks is back! In this episode, Tumaris Gapur sits down with Uyghur-American authors KR Foenix and SK Korkmas for a conversation about creativity, identity, personal journeys as young authors, and the experiences that have shaped their work. They discuss the challenges of finding your voice, staying authentic, and creating meaningful work within the Uyghur community. Follow Shahnaz at @sk_ko...

In this episode, Babur speaks to Dr. Rian Thum, about the work that he's doing, how he got started as an academic historian, and what made him decide to focus his studies on Uyghurs. The Sacred Routes of Uyghur History can be found here. Follow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: ⁠thetarimnetwork.com⁠ Editor: Kavsar Kurash

Babur Ilchi speaks to Camilla Dilshat, a sculpture artist and Woodwork Fellow at the City & Guilds of London Art School. This episode, they talk about how her sculptures explore her Uyghur identity and bring understanding to her experience in diaspora. Follow Camilla on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camilladilshat Host: Babur Ilchi Editor: Mirkamel Follow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms...

Tarim Talks' has a new host! Tumaris Gapur sits down with Yadykar Ibraimov, an acclaimed Uyghur film director, to discuss his latest documentary “Voice of the Glacier”. Yadykar shares behind-the-scenes stories of filming the breathtaking documentary at altitudes over 3000 meters above sea level, offering a unique perspective on nature’s raw beauty. The conversation also delves into his Uyghur...

Tarim Talks is back! Host Babur Ilchi sits down with Dr. Eric Schluessel, Associate Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University to talk about his latest book, an ambitious translation of Musa Sayrami's "Tarikh-i Hamidi", covering the Muslim rebellions against the Qing Empire in 19th century East Turkistan. They also talk about Turkic historiogra...

Tarim Talks with Subi Imam, owner of The Six Prints, a screenprinting shop in Toronto, Canada! Subi recently launched the Etles Hoodie project, incorporating the traditional Uyghur design into modern day fashion, donating the profits to the recently founded Uyghur Canadian Learning Center & Mosque in Ontario. Subi talks about how he became a screenprinter, what he loves about fashion, future p...

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Sarvenaz talks to Sherzat, a software engineer at Google. We talk about his journey to America and his passion for computer sciences.  If you want to contact Sherzat, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @sherzat. For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn! Support this...

In this episode, Babur speaks to Lisa Ross, a photographer and visual artist who has documented the Uyghur homeland and worked closely with academics such as Dr. Rahile Dawut. This episode, we talk about how Lisa came to document the Uyghur people, culture, and land, as well as how she creates her artwork. Lisa's website: www.studiolisaross.com/ Asman Collective: https://www.asmancollective.org/ S...

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Babur talks to Amelia Pang, an investigative journalist and author. Amelia's work has been published in Mother Jones , The New Republic ,   and she is currently an editor at EdTech Magazine . We discuss her upcoming book, "Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods", which explores the supply chains of forced lab...

In this episode of Tarim Talks, our newly joined host, Sarvenaz, talks to Eliyar Alim, a modern nomad who has hitchhiked his way from the Netherlands to Australia. We discuss his most interesting experiences, his motivation to travel, the effects of Covid-19 on his plans, and some useful advice about travelling.  If you want to contact Eliyar, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @nomad_e...

In this episode of Tarim Talks, we talk to Mirshad Ghalip, a Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate at Indiana University. We discuss the unique challenges that the Uyghur diaspora face compared to East Turkestan in terms of language acquisition and maintenance, his thoughts on how to keep a language thriving, and more. It was a great way to learn more about linguistic anthropology and how it relat...

In  this episode, we speak to Askar, who works in the cutting edge of biology for Willow Biosciences, developing innovative methods of cannabinoid production through genetic editing. We talk about what makes Askar tick, his drive, and his experiences that led him to making a career in life sciences. We talk about his time in East Turkestan, his mentors, and what makes a good scientist. If you want...

In this episode, we speak to Guzelya, who works in the world of Islamic finance and the startup ecosystem in Indonesia. She is a Partnerships Manager at Digitaraya, and an independent strategy consultant for businesses. We talk about how she ended up working in Islamic finance (and what exactly it is!). We explore the motivations that drove Guzelya to move to Indonesia and integrate into the Islam...

Tarim Talks to Rayhan Asat; Harvard graduate, Lawyer and Entrepreneur, hosted by Babur Ilchi. In this episode, we speak to Rayhan, a Harvard educated lawyer practicing in Washington D.C. We discuss her natural passion for entrepreneurship through her role as Chair of the Women Entrepreneurs Initiative at Harvard University, and as founder and president of the American Turkic International Lawyer A...

Tarim Talks to Bahram Sintash; Bodybuilder, Artist, and Researcher in Washington, D.C., hosted by Babur Ilchi. In this episode, we speak to Bahram Sintash, an entrepreneur who has become an advocate and researcher for the Uyghur people in Washington, D.C. After the seizure of his successful athletic company Uyghur Muscle and the detention of his father, the editor-in-chief of the Xinjiang Journal,...

Tarim Talks to Mukaddas Mijit; Filmmaker, dancer and ethnomusicologist in Toulouse, France, hosted by Babur Ilchi  In this episode, we speak to Mukaddas Mijit, a multi-talented ethnomusicologist showcasing the stories of Uyghurs through a variety of art forms including film and dance. We explore her journey, and the struggles and motivations behind her most significant projects, including bri...

Tarim Talks to Subhi Bora; Creative Team Director at Zileej and Co-creator of the Uyghur Atlas campaign, hosted by Babur Ilchi This is the first episode featuring Babur Ilchi as Tarim Talk’s new host.  In this episode, we speak to Subhi Bora, a creative team director based in Australia. We explore a number of projects that Subhi has been recently involved with, such as the Uyghur Atlas campai...

Tarim Talks to Daniel Chanisheff; from a straight D student to a successful doctor with his own GP practice. Hosted by Zulfukar Ablikim This is the last of two Tarim Talks pilot episodes featuring Zulfukar Ablikim as host.  In this episode, we speak to Daniel Chanisheff, a doctor based in Sydney with his own practice. We find out how his journey started as we explore his childhood, influencer...

Tarim Talks to Kaisar Anvar; from famous child actor and music prodigy to Yale University Graduate hosted by Zulfukar Ablikim This is the first of two Tarim Talks pilot episodes featuring Zulfukar Ablikim as host.  In this episode, we speak to Kaisar Anvar, a talented musician based in the US.  We find out how it all started as we explore his childhood and his closest mentors while growi...