Bas Sou'al | afikra Community Podcast

In this afikra FWD, Soukayna Remmal talked about H. Matisse's influences and resulting paintings in Morocco. Matisse was known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. Note: Soukayna is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brook...

In this afikra FWD, Yasmin Alkhowaiter talked about the exchange of coffee and knowledge across Ottomans and European borders. Yasmin told the story of ambassador Suleyman Aga, and his snub of King Louis XIV in 1669. Note: Yasmin is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman T...

In this afikra FWD, Hiba Sarrouj talked about Dance around the Mediterranean  by Jana Al Hassan. Hiba explained harmony between word and body, human characteristics in choreography design, and the dancers' drawing with their bodies to the details of their daily lives. Note: Hiba is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by:...

In this afikra FWD, Bootheina Majoul talked about 'Les Bijoux de Tunisie.' Note: Bootheina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A community member...

In this afikra FWD, Dania Homsi talked about the romance novel 'Zabibah and the King' by Saddam Hussein, which was first published anonymously in 2000.  Note: Dania is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebr...

In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh talked about 'Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s' by Raphael Cormack. Cormack unveils the rich histories of independent, enterprising women like vaudeville star Rose al-Youssef (who launched one of Cairo’s most important newspapers); nightclub singer Mounira al-Mahdiyya (the first woman to lead an Egyptian theater company) and her great rival,...

In this afikra FWD, Nisrine Shehadeh talked about Sheikh Imam, an Egyptian composer and singer. For most of his life, Sheikh Imam formed a duo with the famous Egyptian colloquial poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. Together, they were known for their political songs in favor of the poor and the working classes. Note: Nisrine is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring i...

In this afikra FWD, Khaled Malas talked about the challenges of UX design in the Arabic language.  Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentation...

In this afikra FWD, Salah Mhamdi talked about the history of Arabs in Singapore by discussing the article "Singapore’s Arab community traces ancestral roots to Yemen’s Hadhramaut Valley". He further elaborated on the Hadhrami Arabs and their integration in Singapore.  Note: Salah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by...

In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh discussed the article “Dabkeh in the Delta” by Joseph Schechla. This article is part of the book "Taking Root: Arab-American Community Studies" which examines the Arab-American experience.  Note: Hasheemah is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: R...

In this afikra FWD, Ma'in Nafi' discussed the article "Self-Portrait of a Nation: The Arab Exhibition in Mandate Jerusalem" by Nadi Abusaada. He further elaborated on the exhibitions that took place between 1931-1934. Note: Ma'in is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman T...

In this afikra FWD, Aya Nimer talked about the book "The Nawal El Saadawi Reader" by Nawal el Saadawi. This book includes Nawal's non-fiction writings mainly about women oppression.  Note: Aya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads htt...

In this afikra FWD, Isra Sati talked about the facial sacrification of women in Sudan, its origin, and its different shapes and meanings.   Note: Isra is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Laila Mokhiber Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/the...

In this afikra FWD, Nesem Al-Ali talked about the book "Frankenstein in Baghdad" by the Iraqi writer Ahmad Saadawi. The context of the story took place in 2005 where conflict was prevalent in Iraq.  Note: Nasem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Laila Mokhiber Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Them...

In this afikra FWD, Khaled Alqahtani talked about Sawt Asura, a platform that showcases and preserves women's art of sound and singing in Saudi Arabia. He also discussed the platform's archive and main pillars.  Note: Khaled is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Laila Mokhiber Edited by: Ram...

In this afikra FWD, Laura Albast discussed the article "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" by Anthony Shay who is a dancer and choreographer specializing in dances from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. She further elaborated on the negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with male dancing.  Note: Laura is not an expert on this subject but is...

In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies. Note: Omar is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ra...

In this afikra FWD, Khalil Hamad talked about Alb, which is the first Arabic programming language. He elaborated on the reason behind its creation by Ramsey Nasser and its importance. Note: Khalil is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The...

In this afikra FWD, Saif Amer discussed the article "Among the Norse Tribes" The Remarkable Account of Ibn Fadlan by Judith Gabriel. He further investigated the fleets of Vikings who came to contact the Arab world and the consequences. Note: Said is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Yasmin...

In this afikra FWD, Lama Diriyeh discussed the different Palestinian dress designs and how such designs reflect the woman's geographical area as well as her social role. Note: Lama is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads...

Salma Serry wanted to investigate the influence Hawwa' magazine had over the Egyptian Kitchen in the 20th century. To do so she looks into what Egypt & Egyptian cuisine were like at the time, the magazine and its cookbooks, the readers, and the recipes & content.   Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ H...

In this afikra FWD, Rami Soudah shares an Annahar article on the beginnings of Fairouz, how she started her musical career, going from a singer at the radio stations of Damascus and the Near East (in Yafa) and how she found fame as a small-time radio singer.  Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ Hosted...

In this afikra FWD, Rund Alarabi from Locale Sudan shares the book “Prison Notebook” by Ibrahim El-Salahi. El-Salahi is a Sudanese artist who was arrested in 1975 and held without trial in Khartoum's Kober Prison. In the weeks of house arrest that followed his release, the pioneering modernist artist produced his Prison Notebook.  Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharin...

In this afikra FWD, Qutouf Yahia from Locale Sudan shares an article on "Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" by El-sirr A. Gadour. El-sirr is a Sudanese poet, actor, and cultural figure. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ Hosted by: Bader AlSaad , afikra GCC Ambassador Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme m...

Khaled Malas looks into the Andalusian Renaissance through an artistic lens, exploring the components of Andalusian music and its influence across time. Note: ‎The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring ‎interest in the subject.‎ Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , & Leen Sadder, afikra  Edited by: Ramzi Ramman  Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads http...