arabology

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...

Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2017. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' on KZSU 90.1 FM More info: https://www.arabology.org/2018/02/top2017.html Recorded in February 2018

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 Show includes amazing new indie/alternative Arabic music + Tunisian segment featuring interview with Skander Guetari (3 parts)and with Nesrine Mbarek. Playlist at http://www.arabology.org/2017/07/new-arabology-podcast-june-july-2017-ft.html

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...

Show recorded in May 2017 Includes fresh alternative/indie music from Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco. Arabology airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and is hosted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti. استمعوا الى أحدث باقة من الموسيقى العربية البديلة عبر البرنامج الاذاعي الامريكي عربولوجي Podcasts at @arabology Arabology Blog: www.arabology.org Arabology on Facebook: www.facebook.com/arabology

Arabology 11.1 aired in April 2017 and included the latest, and greatest, indie Arabic music from the Arab world + interviews with this year's RiseUp Summit/Techwadi winners. Arabology airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and is hosted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti. Podcasts at http://soundcloud.com/arabology Arabology Blog: www.arabology.org Arabology on Facebook: www.facebook.com/arabology

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.

Aired: December 10, 2016 Countdown of Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2016. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' on KZSU 90.1 FM

Aired on November 25, 2016 Playlist for Arabology 10.6 (25 November 2016) DJ: Ramzi S. 1. MDM/Levant Disco Song/ Maxi 45 Music & Records 2. Keybe, Duo Zone+ & Usif / Atini El nai (Zone+ Version)/Souq Records 3. Alaa Wardi /Yawrood/ Madinat Al Salah 4. Rami Mishriky/ Eternel la perfection/ Single 5. Labess/ Au bord de l'eau / Tout Va Bien/ Autoproduction 6. Rebal Alkhodari/ 3ajaban li-ghazalin/ Al-...

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...

Aired on August 18, 2016 Features indie Arabic music by groundbreaking musicians from Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Kuwait, Sudan (Nubia), Morocco, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel and 2 tracks by Zebda the Spy from Cairo, including a special Fairuz remix. Also includes interview with Arab American author Frank Gelat, author of the bilingual Arabic/English book of proverbs "The Forbidden Heights" (orde...

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Interview with Sandra Arslanian of Sandmoon, recorded in August 2016. Features 2 tracks by Sandmoon: "Home" and "Time Has Yet to Come." Arabology speaks to Sandmoon founder, singer/songwriter Sandra Arslanian about her new CD, fleeing her native Lebanon, and being part of the country’s diverse music scene. Sandra Arslanian was born at the beginning of the Lebanese Civil War in the 1970’s. Her fami...