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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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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Tsawwar
Tsawwar is a visual series enclosed monthly in our Daftar Digest and explores the stories behind a photograph taken in the region or by an Arab photographer.
Remembering Waddah Faris
Waddah Faris was one of the Arab world’s most foremost cultural figures. In this profile, Mysa Kafil-Hussein looks back on his vibrant life and his wonderful photography.
Quartertones Mixtape: January '24
A five and half hour long mixtape created by music writer and curator Danny Hajjar to celebrates the voices of some of the best up-and-coming (but also some old favorite) musicians from the Arab world. Make sure to play it at your next party.
Listen, Read, Watch: Algeria
A curated Listen, Watch, Read list from Algeria, featuring work by Dahmane El Harrachi, Mohammed Dib and Mounia Meddour.
Curating an Artist's (and Parent's) Biography
This blog dives further into the lives and artwork of Amine El Bacha, Paul Guiragossian and Saloua Raouda Choucair. Three leading artists of Lebanon’s art world, they were the focus of a Moving Biographies podcast episode entitled “Curating an artist’s (and parent’s) biography” — which featured a conversation between Mahita El Bacha Urieta, Manuella Guiragossian and Hala Schoukair — daughters of each artist respectively.
Andy Clarno’s Reading List on Transnational Solidarity & Liberation
Author and Associate Professor Andy Clarno’s book recommendations to learn more about transnational solidarity and liberation.
The Baron: Syria's First Hotel After the War
A vibrant personal essay and travelogue that transports us to Aleppo’s iconic Baron Hotel, weaving together its history with its present.
Quartertones Mixtape: December '23
To round off what has been a difficult end to 2023, December’s mixtape is dedicated to Palestinian sounds, old and new.
Comics and the Arab World: George Khoury
Inspired by our conversation with Georges Khoury, a brief dive into the history of iconic Arab comics such as Samir and Sindbad. Cover image via Ebay.
What You Need to Read & Watch to Understand What’s Happening in Sudan Today
After our conversation with Aida Abbashar, we wanted to continue educating ourselves about the current situation in Sudan. We hope this watch and read list acts as a good starting point for getting to grips with what’s happening in Sudan.
Gaza’s Cinemas & Theatres
A brief look at Gaza’s vibrant theatre and cinema scene in the 20th Century with wonderful images, stories and facts we’ve come across.
Quartertones Mixtape: November '23
November’s mixtape is dedicated to Palestinian sounds, old and new.
Inside the Arab Classroom: Education in the Arab World
In case you missed it — an introduction to “Inside the Arab Classroom” an NYU Global TIES for Children podcast all about education in the Arab world.
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 Egyptian Women’s Rights Movement
An introduction to the Egyptian Women’s Movement and its pioneers. With a link to our lesson plan that delves into this topic for high-schoolers.
Quartertones Mixtape: October '23
A selection of music from across Libya and Morocco, with tunes from all kinds of genres.
A Few Words From Our Global Chapter Ambassadors To Wrap Up This Incredible Year
To mark afikra’s 9th birthday, we asked a few of our global ambassadors to reflect the journeys they’ve had so far, how they set up their chapters, and what they’re excited about for the coming year.
The Travels of Ibn Battuta
A look at the life and travels of legendary wanderer Ibn Batutta. With an introduction to our afikra lesson plans!
House of Wisdom: Inventions in the Islamic Golden Age
Highlighting some of the scholars and their inventions from the House of Wisdom in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age.
Rhythms of the Sea: Pearl Divers of the Gulf & Their Music
The Pearl Industry and its music are an integral part of the Gulf’s cultural heritage. A brief look at its history and an introduction to our free-to-use lesson plan on this topic.
Four Women Artists from the Arab World
Introducing four key women artists from the Arab World as featured in the Moving Biographies podcast series “On Women By Women in Art”.
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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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