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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
Chinguetti, Mauritania: A Sand Covered Holy City
Northern Mauritania’s Chinguetti is said to be the seventh holiest city in Islam, home to some of the world’s most important medieval Quranic texts. Image via Reddit.
Kuwait’s 31 Iconic Water Towers
A brief history of Kuwait City’s iconic water towers — looking at their architectural design that brings together local and international aesthetic with functional purpose.
Who Built Casablanca?
A look at Casablanca’s colonial-era architecture and its main figures.
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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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