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Go topBy: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Amal al-Atrash, better known by her stage name, Asmahan, was a Syrian singer who lived and rose to fame in Egypt. Having immigrated to Egypt at the age of three, her family knew the composer, Dawood Hosni, and she sang the compositions of Mohamed El Qasabgi and Zakariyya Ahmad. She also sang the compositions … Continued
By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer How can photography be used to show pride in our culture? When it comes to taking pictures, more specifically in a cultural scene, one of the most controversial things to focus on while taking these types of photos is not what the heat of the moment is or what … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Western media and the Arab world, what a story! For years, there has been a lot of criticism about the media’s coverage of the Arab world and its people. Just like other racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the past, Western media portrayed the Arab world as a breeding … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Photography may sound easy for some, but it actually takes a lot of skill to get the right shot. The Arab world is the perfect muse for photographers, as its sites are enchanting and gorgeous. Many travels from all over the world to Arab countries in order to capture … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer According to ancient belief, henna is a symbol of blood and fire and represents the ambiguous nature of all things holy. Above all, it was for early man a token of beauty and life. Historically, its impact has been so profound that humans have used it in their religious services since … Continued
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer With a head of voluminous curly red hair and a blunt in her mouth, Moroccan-American singer-songwriter, Dounia, poses for a mirror selfie—one of the many Instagram posts which characterize her feminist, body-positive platform. View this post on Instagram … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer France is a country that welcomes many foreigners that come mainly from the African continent. Among these foreigners, many Arabs have been able to give a smile to France. An opportunity to make French people dream and show them the extent of their talents! For example, the entertainment world … Continued
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer A book? In 90 days? With Dr. Deborah Al-Najjar, it’s possible. Through her company Desire Compass Coaching, Dr. Al-Najjar helps clients complete their Ph.D., change careers, and now, write a book. Arab-American Dr. Al-Najjar hails from Detroit, Michigan, with roots in Northern Iraq where her parents were born. The … Continued
Nathalie Handal’s Life in a Country Album By: Alanoud M. Alajmi/Arab America Contributing Writer In “A Rhyme for the Odes” Mahmoud Darwish writes: No land on earth bears me. Only my words bear me, / a bird born from me who builds a nest in my ruins / before me, and in the rubble of the … Continued
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is an essential form of media as it is used to tell stories, to provoke emotions and to spark dialogue. While there have been many Arab films nominated for awards, not many have made it to center stage. Therefore, the conversation surrounding Arab films is even more … Continued
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