A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)
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A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters featuring Lawfare senior editors Scott R. Anderson, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Showcasing the amazing talent and range of Israeli musicians and their music
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PeaceCast is a podcast produced in Washington, DC by New Jewish Narrative (formerly Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu). We engage in nuanced conversations with people working towards peace and progress in Israel and Palestine. Episodes feature experts, activists, advocates and scholars whose work or passion is Israeli-Palestinian peace. Learn more about New Jewish Narrative: https://www.newjewishnarrative.org/
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Mae and Swara are two writers and geeks of West Asian (IE Middle Eastern) descent who discuss and review all things Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA, ie "MENA") representation each month, along with other entertainment topics. Come join us as we highlight positive depictions of SWANA people in popular media, review the latest popular releases, and just have a fun time nerding out. Follow us @TheMiddleGeeks, @MaeAbdu, @spiderswarz
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Quick word for YOU with news, prophecy, motivation and encouragement ~ plus some humor. Future news now. Secret intel for entrance into the Last Days. How to win, succeed, prosper and excel in health with God. Prepare as we enter the End Times. Check out the following Prince Handley sites, also: www.realmiracles.org / uofe.org / GETTR: gettr.com/user/princehandley
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Weekly discussion of Middle East policy, arts, and culture, featuring experts from the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Khatt Chronicles, in collaboration with afikra, features remarkable designers, illustrators, and researchers from the Arab World, in engaging conversations about their practice, vision, and aspirations. A podcast series that chronicles and introduces the latest explorations in Arab visual communication and material culture.
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The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a newfound curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into head first.
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HOW TO WIN IN THE FINAL DAYS OF PLANET EARTH
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Quartertones is a music podcast which hosts current Arab musicians from different geographies who play contemporary and modern music, including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, classical, among other genres. The guests are invited to talk about their work and play their music – whether live or recorded – in three segments. The audience gets a chance to listen to work from across the region and genres that is defining the scene in the region, and understand the music that these musicians and m ...
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At Mondoweiss, our beat is Palestine and the movements, activists and policymakers who affect what’s happening there. We cover Palestinians’ stories of occupation, resistance and hope – stories that show us all how the world’s struggles interconnect.
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Formerly afikra’s Movie Night podcast, this series dives into the performing arts, from stage to the small and big screens. We zoom in on the work of some of the most noteworthy Arab actors, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, stage designers, producers, and crew who have worked on some of the best productions from the region – old and new. We ask questions about the industry, the writing and production processes, the behind the scenes, and genres behind some of the Arab world’s best ...
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A selection of The New Humanitarian’s articles in audio format.
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Moderate Rebels was a political podcast and video show hosted by journalists Max Blumenthal and Benjamin Norton. It ended in January 2022.
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Sacred Footsteps is dedicated to travel, history and culture from a Muslim perspective. We talk to writers, historians, artists and others, about travel as a spiritual practice, and discuss aspects of Muslim culture and history that are often overlooked.
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Passing the Mic to the Global South! Armed Conflict, Migration, Human Rights, Anti-Corruption. Local and decolonized perspectives on the events shaping our world, through interviews with people working at the grassroots and on the front lines.
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This is a podcast by several Muslims, currently living in the 'West,' awaiting the end of our 'Islamic Dark Age.' Our primary goal is to challenge the status-quo, to help revive our civilization.
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Based in the Sultanate of Oman, True Story Tent brings people together to connect through their personal stories. Without the aid of notes, every storyteller faces the audience and shares a piece of their journey. In this podcast, we share some of our favorites and we speak to some of these storytellers to get a deeper insight into their stories.
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The New Israel Fund Australia podcast brings you interviews, stories and events with some of Israel and Diaspora Jewry's most influential and impactful voices. NIF is a partnership of Israelis and supporters of Israel worldwide, dedicated to a vision of Israel as both the Jewish homeland and a democracy for all its citizens. We promote freedom, equality and social justice in Israel by funding Israeli non-profits and fostering new discussions in the Australian Jewish community.
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The Abraham Accords Podcast is co-hosted by founding members of the UAE-Israel Business Council, Robert Curtis (CEO of Pipe Global) & Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem). The podcast will be your source of quality conversation on a range of topics with weekly guests from all the signatory nations.
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Formerly afikra's Book Club, this podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region. We interview Arab authors about books they’ve written in Arabic or English (and sometimes French), and non-Arab authors who have written extensively about the region, delving into their literary journey until present day. We also invite book ...
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Simply the BEST & most informative LIVE News-Talk Radio Show On Your Overnight Radio Dial! Listen To 'Tomorrow's News, Tonight' We LOVE America... Broadcasting from Tampa Bay. FL, USA.. We are heard across America & around the World via over 200 Affiliates which onclude Radio, Internet Streams, Podcasts, Satellite & Delayed Rebroadcast on: The Captain's AMERICA website, Cowboy Logic Radio, Freedom In America Radio, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, iTunes, ROKU, TalkstreamLive, Top Talk Radio & TuneIn ...
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The Ambassador Series provides intimate interviews with Ambassadors from all over the world. These unique interviews are produced for the television series, This Is America & The World with host Dennis Wholey. The television programs are presented here for The Ambassador Series. This Is America & The World is a weekly, internationally-focused television series, which is designed to explore the cultural, social, and political lives of people around the world. The series is broadcast nationall ...
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At The Head Guy, we believe that the true essence of the Middle East extends beyond boardrooms and CEO offices. It's about the diverse tapestry of individuals, stories, and experiences collectively shaping this vibrant part of the world. 👥 Beyond CEOs and Owners: While we'll still bring you insightful conversations with CEOs and business leaders, our spotlight now extends to the inspiring entrepreneurs shaping the landscape. Hear their journeys, challenges, and successes. 🌐 Multicultural Dyn ...
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This week, Scott was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Eugenia Lostri, and Tyler McBrien to break down the week's big national security news, including: “The Long Road to Damascus.” Syria’s Assad regime collapsed suddenly last week in the face of a rebel offensive, ending thirteen years of revolution. What comes next, however, is an…
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End of an era: The fall of the Assad regime
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Following more than a year of turmoil and transformative changes reshaping the Middle East, the region witnessed another shock with the downfall of the Assad family’s 54-year rule over Syria last weekend. The rapid collapse was triggered by a lightning rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a former affiliate of al-Qaeda. This on-the-record b…
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Taktouka at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
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After a moving performance at Habibi Festival, we sit down with the members of Taktouka to hear about the band’s journey from vocalist Alia Haju, beginning with how it came together after she fled Beirut with her cousin, Bashar Farran, the ensemble's bassist. The rest of the band—Daro Behroozi (woodwinds/synth), Calvin Lu (keys/synth), and Jesse Ch…
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Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Mitra Shasavand
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In this episode of Khatt Chronicles, Roshanak Keyghobadi interviews Iranian designer Mitra Shahsavand, design director and founder of the Mitra Shahsavand Design Studio. They discuss Mitra's journey into the field of graphic design and focus on some of her impactful and challenging projects of presenting women products within the Iranian public spa…
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The "Ukraine in the Membrane" Edition
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This week, Scott was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Eric Ciaramella and Anastasiia Lapatina, as well as special guest Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell, for an episode committed to one big topic: what Trump’s return to the White House might mean for Ukraine. They tackled the issue in three parts: “What Condition My Attrition Is In.” By mo…
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Rethinking Democracy Ep. 5: Impact of Donald Trump’s Election on American Democracy and the World with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Larry Diamond
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About the series: This is a critical year for the future of democracy. Half the world’s population will go to the polls in 2024, at a time when citizens in America and across the globe are losing faith in democratic institutions. We often view the rollback of democracy and threats to the liberal international order as separate problems, but in real…
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Chaos in the Levant: Fake ceasefire in Lebanon; hot war in Syria w/ Adnan Husain
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Adnan Husain (@adnanahusain), Medieval European and Middle Eastern historian at Queen's University and co-host of Guerilla History, returns to discuss recent developments in the region. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast Youtube channel or Adnan's (still under construction) personal channel (Coming soon!) Consider supporting the show …
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Dr Sohaira Siddiqui | Al-Mujadilah: Center & Mosque for Women
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In this episode of the afikra podcast produced in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, we discover the impactful contributions and current challenges faced by Muslim women as Dr Sohaira Siddiqui discusses the vision and mission of the Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women in Qatar. We explore the center’s role as a community hub fostering civic …
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GEOPOLITICS AND PROPHECYwith Prince Handley REGIONAL GLOBALIZATION PREPARING FOR THE TEN KINGS ~ PART 2 24/7 Blogs and Podcasts > STREAM Prince Handley on MINDS LinkedIn ~ Geopolitics and HealthNOTE: You do NOT have to Sign In to LinkedIn.Click the "X" at top right of "Sign In" to dismiss. Subscribe FREE to Prince Handley Teaching and Newsletter Li…
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"The settlers and the land will never be one" w/ Good Shepherd Collective
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A conversation with GSC founders Bana Abu Zuluf and Cody O'Rourke. Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel "The Good Shepherd Collective was formed in Palestine in 2017 in response to the restrictive NGO system and its inability to meet the needs of the moment. GSC understands oppression as rooted in the systems and laws gu…
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The Middle Geeks Episode 69: Jaylee Hamidi on their Career and "How to Die Alone"
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Jaylee Hamidi (they/she) has made significant history in their supporting role on Nathasha Rothwell's Hulu series How to Die Alone as "Allie." A queer, Kurdish-Iranian-Chinese actor, Hamidi has made history as one of the first major Kurdish actors in a major network show, getting to showcase some of her culture and providing groundbreaking represen…
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Tankie Group Therapy #27: Predict what you want, the precondition is liberation
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Actual therapist Lara Sheehi joins us with Justin, Sina, Mikey and Nora in the group. We talk about psychic intrusions, shame, the tricky ecosystem of the colonial assault on the mind, and setting the precondition as liberation. Watch the video edition on the Anti-Empire Project YouTube channel
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Your Israeli Soundtrack for November 2024
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DJ Antithesis is back with more music making the airwaves here in our little corner of the Middle East. Playlist: Shir Haemuna - Kobi Peretz HaBanot shel Yisrael - Shachar Soul Lo Lehitbaes - Ana Zak Bachora BaLiga - Gal Juma Shwarama VaDima - Omer Adam Shtei Tipot - Omer Adam Laila - Omer Adam Malach shel Kavod - Omer Adam Makom Lo Batu'ach ft Man…
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#332: War and Annexation: How the Israeli Government Changed the West Bank During the First Year of War
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Recording of our November 20, 2024 webinar with Yonatan Mizrachi from Shalom Achshav's Settlement Watch team. This webinar was co-produced with our colleagues at Shalom Achshav, Canadian Friends of Peace Now, and La Paix Maintenant. The conversation was anchored by Hadar Susskind. Yonatan Mizrachi, a leading expert from the Settlement Watch team, p…
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This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Molly Reynolds and Alan Rozenshtein, and with University of Houston Law Center Assistant Professor of Law Chris Mirasola, to talk through the week’s big national security news, including: “Troops, There It Is.” President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows this week when he suggested that he inte…
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How might US-Israeli relations evolve under the Trump administration?
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MEI Senior Fellow for Israeli Affairs Nimrod Goren and Associate Research Professor Ilai Saltzman discuss potential shifts in US policy, the outlook for Israeli politics in 2025, and the challenges to advancing peace on the Israeli-Palestinian front. Tune in for expert insights on what lies ahead. *This episode was recorded on November 13, 2024.…
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Israa Shalaby at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
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Join us for an intimate performance and conversation with Palestinian singer and songwriter Israa Shalaby which took place at Habibi Festival this October. Recently relocated to NYC, Israa reflects on how her performances act as a spiritual connection to something divine and otherworldly. She shares the profound influence of her hometown Akka in sh…
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#331: What's Next? Our Post-Election Breakdown
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Recording of our November 14, 2024 webinar. This conversation was hosted by Hadar Susskind. Along with special guest Allison McManus, we discussed what a second Trump administration may hold for Israel-Palestine peacebuilding work. We covered Trump's recent appointee nominations, the effects of potential policies on our agenda, as well as how the U…
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How Kerala Shaped Gulf Media | Bindu Menon
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What is the Gulf-Kerala connection? This episode of Kawalis is a deep dive into migration, media, and cultural exchange. Filmmaker Alia Yunis hosts associate professor at Azim Premji University, Bindu Menon, as part of a three-episode special on cinema in the Arab Gulf. They navigate the intricate ties between Kerala and the Gulf, delving into the …
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1,000 Days of Russia's Full-Scale War Against Ukraine
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Wednesday, November 20, marks a somber anniversary for Ukraine: 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. Though the Ukrainians continue to hold out with Western assistance against Russian attacks, the past two-and-a-half years have been devastating for the country and its people. Ukraine now faces another winter at war as momen…
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The “Steven Spielberg Does Not Need a Free Drink" Edition
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This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Anna Bower, Eugenia Lostri, and Roger Parloff to discuss the week’s big national security news, including: “Putting the Dismal in Dismissal.” Donald Trump’s election as president for a second time puts the state and federal criminal charges against him—and potentially some of his supporters and …
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Steven A. Cook | ’Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ Ep. 5
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Middle East Focus Presents: ’Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ with Brian Katulis A series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most important happenings in the Middle East today - hosted by MEI’s Senior Fellow for US Foreign Policy Brian Katulis. Steven A. Cook, Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the…
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Tankie Group Therapy #26: Liberals are the problem
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An extra large helping of Tankie Group Therapy featuring Sina, Mikey, Joe, Nick Estes and, in his debut, Adnan Husain, and also two surprise guests! Watch the video edition on The East is a Podcast YouTube channel Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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Maha El Akoum | Obesity Epidemic & Health Policy in the Arab Gulf
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In this episode of the afikra podcast, we chat with Maha El Akoum, the Manager of Content and Policy at WISH, to try to explore the causes of childhood obesity – especially in the Arab world and particularly in the Gulf – and to understand the complexities of dealing with it. Based in Qatar, Maha discusses the alarming rise in childhood obesity wit…
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James Connolly: Requiem for a working class hero w/Conor McCabe
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Conor McCabe (@CMacCaba) is a research fellow with Queen’s Business School, Queens University Belfast and editor of The Lost & Early Writings James Connolly (2024), published by Iskra Books. Download the book for free or purchase a copy here https://www.iskrabooks.org/lost-and-early-writings Watch the fantastic conversation between Conor and Jay fr…
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Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Aria Kasaei
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In this episode of Khatt Chronicles, Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès interviews Iranian designer Aria Kasaei, who co-founded Studio Kargah with his classmate and friend Peyman Pourhossein. They discuss his journey into the field of graphic design and the cultural engagement from Studio Kargah's humble beginnings in a basement in Tehran to its present da…
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Lawfare Daily: What Does a Second Trump Term Look Like?
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On Tuesday, November 5, former President Trump won the 2024 presidential election, becoming the second president to win a non-consecutive second term. Our team has been hard at work analyzing the fallout, but doing so has left us a little tight on time to record our usual weekly episode. So in lieu of Rational Security this week, we're bringing you…
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Narcy at Habibi Festival 2024 With Appearances by Hamed Sinno, Nadine El Roubi, Omar Offendum & Niko | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
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Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Who better…
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Narcy at Habibi Festival 2024 With Appearances by Hamed Sinno, Nadine El Roubi, Omar Offendum & Niko | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
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Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Who better…
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Your Israeli Soundtrack for October 2024
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On this episode, DJ Antithesis is back with more music making the airwaves here in our little corner of the Middle East.
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Reorienting the Middle East: Film and Digital Media Where the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean Meet | Alia Yunis
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Discover cinema from the Gulf from its beginnings to the present day. Filmmaker Alia Yunis draws on her rich knowledge of the Arab Gulf’s cinema to give us a full picture of the scene's early days, its current state and what is anticipated for its future. Rejecting the widely held belief that "Arabic film comes from Egypt," Alia paints a picture of…
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