Arabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi Salti

Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Grace Ghannoum Khleif, a Lebanese Life, Wellness and Relationship coach + CPCC PCC Hypnotherapist + Breathing Coach + Theta healer + Reiki Master + Founder of BlossomintoLife.com Interview was recorded in Beirut, Lebanon on Aug 27, 2017 During this interview, Grace talks about her spiritual journey and her mission to increase awar...

Interview was recorded in Amman, Jordan (August 2018) I first stumbled upon Tamer Al-Ahmar's art when I was in Jordan in the summer of 2016. His work--showcasing such cultural icons as Fairuz, Sabah, Um Kulthum and Dalida--immediately caught my eye and I resolved to meet this fine young artist who, 2 years later, agreed to speak with me about his work and background. Tamer told me that had been in...

Recorded on August 13, 2018 in Amman, Jordan. Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Jordan-based Syrian artist Rana Sunaij at her atelier in Amman, Jordan. Born In Damascus, Rana Sunaij entered the world wide-eyed and surrounded by a big loving family that were all creative. After studying Literature at the University of Damascus, she left to California to follow her dream of studying art. However, after get...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in Feb 2018. Stanford Lecturer/Arabology Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews City of Djinn band members Marwan Kamel and Micah Bezold during their visit to Stanford in February 2018. The duo is joined in the studio by Leyya Mona Tawil of Temescal Art Center in Oakland. City of Djinn is a Chicago-based duo that creates a sonic tapestry of dark, psychedelic...

Recorded in February 2018 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Jordanian singer Yazan Abdulhaleem whose amazing vocals and music are quickly distinguishing him as one of Jordan's most talented young musicians. For more info about Yazan: https://www.facebook.com/yazan.abdulhaleem

Recorded in February 2018 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Zeina Azouqah, an amazing Arab composer, sound designer and singer who goes by the name Zazuka. Currently based in Berlin, her at times atmospheric and at times percussive music utilizes both acoustic as well as electronic elements. More info at http://zazuka.com/

Interview with Egyptian American Musician/Composer/Dance Performer Karim Nagi promoting his 2 events at Stanford on Tuesday May 8th, 2018 Interview includes live demos by Karim Nagi playing various instruments + excerpts from these songs from his "Compiled" CD: 1. Baladi Tuktuk 2. Everyone Dabke 3. Folk Rhythmatiq More info at karimnagi.com

Recorded in February 2018 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Lebanese singer/songwriter/artist Tania Saleh about her new 'Intersection' CD in which she sets to music poetry by several renowned Arab poets, including Mahmood Darwish, Khalil Gibran, Bayram Al Tunsi, Younes El Ebn, Nizar Kabbani, Abdallah Al Bardawni, Nazek Al Malaeka, Joumana Haddad, Ba...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on Feb 21, 2018. Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews celebrated Jordanian novelist Fadi Zaghmout whose first two novels were best-sellers in the Middle East, and whose third novel "Laila and the Lamb" is forthcoming from Egyptian publisher Kotob Khan. Fadi Zaghmout is a is a gender activist, blogger, and author. He holds an MA in Creative Wri...

Interview with Mauritanian-French filmmaker and writer Karim Miské, conducted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti and recorded on February 12, 2018 at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM. Karim Miské is a groundbreaking filmmaker and novelist who, over the past 20 years, has made a number of documentaries on a wide range of issues including colonial legacies, hip hop culture, informal economy, freedom of press...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in February 2018. Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Amir Eid, lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist for the Egyptian band @Cairokee which came to prominence during/following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 and whose latest best-selling album "Noaata Beida نقطة بيضا 2017" featured the song "Kont Faker"--a track that topped Arabology's Top 20 So...

Interview recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on Feb 2, 2018 Ayat Amr is an inspiring young woman who began her life as a refugee in Jordan, only to rise above various obstacles in order to occupy such positions as Judge at NASA International Space Apps Challenge + Youth Delegate for the United Nations + Judge for FIRST® LEGO® League + Jordan Youth Delegate for Human Rights Internationa...

Interview recorded in November 2017 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). In this interview, Ibrahim discusses his groundbreaking magazine "The Outpost" as well as many social and political issues that have defined his work as a journalist and writer--including his take on the band Mashrou' Leila and the plight of marginalized sexualities in the Arab world. Ibrahim also discussed the power of ima...

Interview with Yasmine Hamdan recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on November 11, 2017. In this interview, Yasmine talks about her Stanford visit, her San Francisco concert, her new CD "Al Jamilat," and the origin of the word "Arabology."

Recorded in July 2017. Brooklyn, New York. Arabology interviews Arab American fashion designer Rami Kashou, the Project Runway finalist whose dresses have draped such figures as Queen Rania of Jordan as well as such Hollywood celebrities as Penelope Cruz, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba. Kashou's work has been featured in tens of magazines including Elle, Vogue,In Style, The New York T...

Intreview with Ofra Daniel, creator/star of 'Love Sick' musical + world renowned Qanunist Ali Paris who sings and plays the qanun in the performance. "Love Sick" is playing at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts thru March 19, 2017 For more info/tickets so to http://lovesickmusical.com Love Sick fuses a live concert experience with story and character to create a truly original theatr...

Interview recorded in February 2017. Interview with Dina Shuhaiber, star of the critically acclaimed Arabic film 'Dégradé' + the 'Female Show في ميل' TV show on Roya TV in Jordan.

Recorded on November 21, 2016 Get Pierre's book at http://www.pierredulaine.org/takingtheleadbook/ Interview with legendary ballroom dancing champion Pierre Dulaine showcasing his new book "Take the Lead" in which he recounts his life--from his birth in Jaffa in 1944 to a Palestinian mother and Irish father, to his childhood in Jordan, to his Dancing Classrooms Initiative, to his films ('Dancing i...

Recorded on Nov 18, 2016 Interview with Omar Kamal aka "The Arab Sinatra" including a sample of his English songs and Arabic tracks ('Mawtini موطني'). Features Omar Kamal's new single "Love Never Looked So Good"(c) a classic take on the Michael Jackson hit with the same guitarist that worked on Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album (Tim Pierce). Omar also discusses his forthcoming album--produced by...

Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Egyptian satirist/columnist Bassem Youssef, aka the Egyptian Jon Stewart, at Stanford University on Nov 7, 2016--one day before the elections. In this interview, Bassem discusses his time in residency at Stanford; his TV show Al-Bernameg (a satirical news program which ran from 2011 to 2014); his current project titled 'The Democracy Handbook'; and his upcoming book and...

Recorded/aired on KZSU 90.1 FM in October 2016 Arabology interviews Nasser Samara, Director/Actor/Writer of the short film 'Temorary مؤقت' which will be playing as part of the Arab Film Festival in Berkeley on Oct 15 and in LA on Oct 23 at 5:05 pm. The film is a comedy about a struggling Palestinian-Mexican-American actor who is forced to deal with his insecurities in a world quick to stereotype....

Recorded in October 2016 Interview with Anita Husen, the new Associate Dean for Student Affairs + Director of the Markaz Resource Center at Stanford University. In this interview, Anita talks about current and future events at the Markaz (including the Emel Mathlouthi Concert), her diverse background, and the impressive array of experiences which she brings with her to Stanford.

Interview with Yuseef El Guindi whose play "Our Enemies: Lively Scenes of Love and Combat" is running from Oct 28-Nov 20, 2016 at the Thick House (1695 18th Street, San Francisco)Thursdays–Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Previews: Oct 28-30; Opening: Mon, Oct 31; No performance: Thu, Nov 3. Directed by Torange Yeghiazarian. Also interviewed is Evren Odcikin, Director of New Plays and Marketin...

Interview with Emel Mathlouthi who will be performing at Bing Concert Hall at Stanford on Oct 5, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Concert is preceded by talk ft Dr. Ramzi Salti and Prof Joel Beinin at 6:30 pm. Get your tickets for pre-concert talk + Emel's concert at http://www.stanfordlivetickets.org/single/SYOS.aspx?p=6825 Interview features 4 song excerpts by Emel Mathlouthi: 1. Dhalem ظالم 2. Kelmti Horra (Al...

Recorded on August 20, 2016 via Skype. Interview with Rami Anis, a 25-year-old Syrian swimmer who now resides in Belgium, and is participating in the Refugee Olympic Team under the Olympic flag, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. During this interview(conducted in Arabic with an English intro)Rami speaks of his journey to Turkey then, by dinghy with make shift tree branches for oars, t...