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afikra is a pioneering global media and educational platform that evolved from a grassroots movement into a leading engine that fuels intellect in and cultural understanding of the Arab world.

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Attention Music Lovers and Teachers!

We're thrilled to introduce "Arabic Melodies in Harmony," a culturally enriching project that provides accessible music resources for middle school and high school choirs and teachers worldwide.

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Each Daftar Digest features a Q&A with someone from our local diaspora. It’s a small way to get to know our community and discover the interesting things they’re reading, watching or listening to.

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2024 Recap

Deana Soni and Danny Hajjar bring us a year-end music review of the Arab music scene. From bangers to blunders they highlight their favorite tracks and albums, artists who surprised them (both positively and negatively), overrated and underrated music, memorable collaborations, and predictions for the music scene in 2025.

media majlis museum Podcast

The Media Majlis Museum Podcast, powered by Afikra, explores language, culture, and identity through the lens of the exhibition "The limits of my language are the limits of my world" at Northwestern University in Qatar. Season one focuses on the Arabic language—spoken by over 400 million people and shaped by globalization—examining its history, politics, and cultural impact through conversations with experts, artists, and cultural figures.

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