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First Impressions: Fairuz on the Radio
Fairuz not only lived and thrived through radio, but she also grew out of it. Her career in the 50’s can tell us a bit about why radio stations are not as relevant as they once were.
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Daftar Digest
We select the best from the Arab world each month, and put it in your inbox.
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Curated Recommendations
Every time a guest joins us on one of our podcast series, they leave us with breadcrumbs to further explore some of the topics that they covered in the episode. Browse through some of the best recommendations for films, books, and music from the Arab world.
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Staff Pick: Podcast Episode
We did a deep dive into this afikra podcast episode with the co-author of Modern Architecture Kuwait 1949-1989
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Kuwait’s 31 Iconic Water Towers
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Kuwait's Architecture
A Few Books That'll Help You Get Informed About What's Happening In Palestine
A reading list intended as a resource for learning about what’s happening in Palestine right now.
The Arab-American National Museum
A look at the crucial work that Dearborn’s Arab-American National Museum does in preserving and showcasing the history of Arab-America.
10 Graphic Novels From & About The Middle East
10 graphic novels from and about the Arab world that you should definitely know about.
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Arab Jazz: What To Listen To
We put together an Arab Jazz mixtape that we hope is more accurate than what’s out there already. Here’s a little introduction to the big names you should know in Arab Jazz.
Lesson Plans for Teachers
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