EP18: Rooftop Encounters, and "Living Tangier." – with Abdelmajid Hannoum

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During a three-week residency in Tangier, Morocco, my friend and colleague, anthropologist Mathangi Krishnamurthy, and I, Emeka Okereke, had the privilege of meeting Abdelmajid Hannoum, whose book "Living Tangier" served as a springboard for our research and thought processes during our residency in the city, organized and supported by The Minority Globe.

In this episode of Dots of Thoughts, Professor Hannoum shares his intellectual and creative process of translating fieldwork experiences into academic work. We dive deeper into the realities of migration and its impact on the city of Tangier. Hannoum, drawing from his personal experiences growing up around some of the Moroccan children he researched, enriches our understanding of Tangier's intricate history and changing demographics.

Furthermore, Hannoum elaborates on the phenomenon of death concerning the migrant body. This subject stems from his personal experience during his years of research for the book. But our narrative doesn't end there. We also delve into the realm of global cities, exploring how their manicured images often mask the disparities within them. Our observations led us to question the place of Tangier in this global context, discussing its complex identity and evolving narrative.
Join us as we peer through the curtains of this multifaceted city, exploring its various aspects and discussing its complex identity and evolving narrative.

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Chapters

1. EP18: Rooftop Encounters, and "Living Tangier." – with Abdelmajid Hannoum (00:00:00)

2. Encounters and Migration in Tangier (00:00:30)

3. Anthropologist's Process of Researching Migrant (Adult and Children) (00:13:24)

4. Translating Experiences Into Anthropological Writing (00:29:06)

5. Understanding the Shift in Tangier's Narrative (00:38:08)

6. Narratives and Realities in Tangier (00:46:07)

7. Europeanized Areas in Global Cities (00:52:39)