Arabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi Salti

Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Hiya هي, a new groundbreaking Jordanian artist, performer, and singer/songwriter, during the music video release party for her latest bilingual single "Banadi." The music video premiere party for "Banadi" took place on September 8, 2023 at the beautiful Manara Center in Amman, Jordan where guests were treated to a rooftop projecti...

Recorded in July 2023 in Amman, Jordan. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Amjad Al Rasheed, Director of the award winning Jordan film "Inshallah A Boy" ان شاء الله ولد after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.

Recorded in June 2023 at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM Stanford Lecturer and radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti welcomes 3 young 'Arabology' radio fans to the studio (Qays, Anoud, Brandon) where they discuss Arabic music, their diverse backgrounds and much more. Featured Music Excerpts: 1. Massari - Ya Nour El Ein (feat. Maya Diab & French Montana) 2. Abu Ft. Yousra - 3 Daqat 3. JAY-Z - Big Pimpin' ft. UGK (Sampl...

Recorded on Jan 24, 2023 Ramzi Salti interviews Omar Offendum about his 2 upcoming Stanford events (on January 28, 2023) where he will be joined by Oud Virtuoso Ronnie Malley for a show titled "Coast to Coast: Reflections from Al Andalus to Los Angeles." Info and tickets at https://live.stanford.edu/calendar/january-2023/omar-offendum-oud-virtuoso-ronnie-malley Syrian American rapper and poet Omar...

Recorded on April 13, 2022 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Egyptian playwright Adam Ashraf Elsayigh about his groundbreaking new play "Downing in Cairo" which is playing from April 8, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco. This play was originally presented and partially developed as part of Golden Thread’s New Threads Reading Series in 2018. Wri...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)on November 20, 2021 Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews legendary Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga (Kal Naga) who was a Visiting Artist at Stanford (2021) where he starred in Betty Shamieh's play "As Soon as Impossible." During this interview, Khaled discusses his film and stage career as well as his thoughts on theatre, music and the Arab Spr...

This interview, initially recorded in September 2021, originally aired on KZSU 90.1 FM. Article available at https://www.arabology.org/2021/11/alighzawi.html Jordanian Chef Ali Ghzawi was crowned as MBC Arabia’s 2019 Top Chef-- a surprise yet well deserved win by the youngest of the 17 seasoned contestants who also competed during the famed reality TV series. By 2020, he had not only made countles...

Recorded in Amman, Jordan in December 2019 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews singer/actress/producer/motivational speaker Rania Kurdi who candidly speaks about her TV/Film/Music career, her cathartic work as a life coach, and the many projects she has on the horizon. Rania Kurdi on Instagram: instagram.com/kurdirania Rania K...

Recorded in Amman, Jordan in August 2019 and aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in November 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews singer/songwriter/producer Yusor Hamed about her artistic journey + musical career. Features live A cappella + piano performance by Yusor. Interview includes the following songs: 1. Lma Tkoni Hadi - لما تكوني حدي 2. Wa7di Bem...

Recorded in Amman, Jordan in August 2019 and aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in November 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Hazem Tabbaa, a Jordanian author who studied Math-Computer Science and Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. In this interview, Hazem discusses his debut novel 'A Place for Peace' as well as his latest work "...

Aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on November 18, 2019 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews 'The Arab Sinatra' Omar Kamal about his new album "Show Me the Light" as well his show at the Aldwych Theatre in London which took place on 24th November (supported by Abu Dhabi Festival). Interview includes the following song excerpts from Omar Kamal's new album "Sh...

Interview recorded in Amman, Jordan on August 31, 2019. Aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on November 17, 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Ayloul band members Ra'ad Tabari and Yosour Al-Zou'bi about their groundbreaking new album "Salute to Al-Ghor" سلّم عالغور and the band's musical journey through the years. Interview includes these song excerpt...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on June 21, 2019 Playlist available at https://www.arabology.org/2019/06/shubbak.html Dr. Ramzi Salti's latest Arabology show highlights the upcoming Shubbak Festival in England (June 28-July 14) and features interviews with Bu Kolthoum (17:59), Khansa (37:05), and Juliana Yazbeck (59:01). Also features interview with MARSM's Christina Hazboun (8:56)....

Interview recorded by Skype on April 6, 2019 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Michael Malek Najjar, Director of Hannah Khalil's play "Scenes from 71 Years"--running in San Francisco from April 5-May 5, 2018 For info, tickets, go to https://www.goldenthread.org MICHAEL MALEK NAJJAR (Ph. D., UCLA; M.F.A., York University; B.A., University of New Mexico) is an assoc...

This interview was recorded on Feb 19, 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). Kamel El Basha or Kamel el-Bacha (in Arabic كامل الباشا) (born in Jerusalem on 14 March 1962) is a Palestinian theater/film actor and director who won the 2017 Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 74th Venice International Film Festival for his role as Yasser Salameh in the Oscar nominated film 'The Insult' (also known i...

Interview recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)on Feb 20, 2019 Info + pics + song listing at https://www.arabology.org/2019/03/zeidhamdan.html Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Lebanese songwriter/singer Zeid Hamdan, the music producer behind some of the most successful bands on the Lebanese and regional alternative scene. This interview focuses on Zeid H...

Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Part 2 of 2 Listen to Part 1 at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/elfar3i1 Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews songwriter, Percussionist and vocalist El Far3i (Tareq Abu Kwaik) about his journey with groundbreaking group 47Soul about the group's success + upcoming concert at Slim's in San Francisco on March 13, 20...

Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Part 1 of 2 Listen to Part 2 at soundcloud.com/arabology/elfar3i2 Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews songwriter, percussionist and vocalist El Far3i (Tareq Abu Kwaik), the founder of Arabic Folk and Acoustic Rap solo act (El Far3i) and Hip-Hop Mc Far3 El Madakhil. During this interview, which features several so...

Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Arab American poet Maya Salameh, a full time student at Stanford, who recites her poem "My Other Mouth," forthcoming in The Greensboro Review. Read the poem below or at ©Maya Salameh ©The Greensboro Review my other mouth // if you ask me if I am fluent in Arabic / I w...

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)in November 2018. Stanford Lecturer+ Arabology radio show host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Syrian Poet Lubna Kayyali who recites her poem ما زلت لا أنجح [I Still Do Not Succeed] in Arabic + English Translation. Full poem in Arabic + English: https://www.arabology.org/2019/03/lubnakayyali.html Video excerpt: https://youtu.be/gTCvVikQDKE Interview include...

Interview recorded on Feb 6, 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Composer/Vocalist/Oud Artist Basel Zayed who discusses his illustrious career + his new "Ayn Trio" CD. Basel Zayed has been making music for over 15 years. He is best known for his distinctive vocal style, versatility, and original musical compositions that ap...

Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salt interviews Lebanese Music Composer/Producer of Capernaum Khaled Mouzanar in San Francisco on November 18, 2018. The film will be released in U.S. theaters on December 14, 2018. More info at https://sonyclassics.com/capernaum Khaled Mouzanar is a Lebanese music composer, songwriter and producer. He has composed music scores for several films, including...

Interview with Lebanese Director + Actress Nadine Labaki about her new critically acclaimed film 'Capernaum' which premieres in US theaters on December 14, 2018. See https://sonyclassics.com/capernaum This film has just been nominated for a Golden Globe award and has been selected by Lebanon as its candidate for the 2019 foreign-language Oscar race. It also won the Prix du Jury at the 2018 Cannes...

Recorded in Amman, Jordan on Sept 4, 2018 Radio Interview with Jordanian singer/songwriter/filmmaker Zaid Bawab who speaks about his background, his journey into music and film-making, his 2 hit songs, and his upcoming documentary. Features 2 song excerpts: 1. Aktar Min Hal Hilo - Zaid Bawab https://youtu.be/g0Mh0jrpMMM 2. Habib Al Rooh - Zaid Bawab ft. Jeena Haddadin https://youtu.be/GlmSDnaTTpU...

Interview recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford) on Oct 1, 2018 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Erin Palmquist, Director/Producer/Cinematographer for the award winning documentary "From Baghdad to the Bay." This critically acclaimed film follows the journey of Ghazwan Alsharif, an Iraqi refugee and former translator for the US military who was wrongfully accused of...