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Lubana Al-Quntar Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the "Taking Back our Narrative" Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 1, 2023
Syrian traditional Arab music vocalist, Lubana Al-Quntar The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17,(...)
'The Dove's Lost Necklace,' A Forgotten History of the Arab World
Feb 1, 2023
Map of Al-Andalus, also known as Andalusia. Photo: Wikicommons By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The 'Dove's Lost Necklace' is a captivating film that reflects a time in Arab history when peace, knowledge, and the pursuit of(...)
Jumana Manna Telling Arab Stories at MoMA PS1
Jan 25, 2023
Inside View of MoMA PS1 / Jenny Lyu By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent thursdays are always accompanied by light rain in New York City. I was in the rain, coming down harder and harder. The sound(...)
Lessons Learned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Jan 25, 2023
FIFA World Cup 2022 Trophy / @fifaworldcup on Instagram By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer As we begin a new year and reflect on the past one, we recognize the 2022 World Cup as an important moment for(...)
Mo Amer Show ‘Mo’ Renewed by Netflix—a Cultural Milestone, it Captures Palestinian American Refugee Issues through a Blend of Comedy and Drama
Jan 25, 2023
Photo BroadcastPro By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Mo’ immerses the viewer in the life of Mo Amer’s character, Mo Najjar. His is a Netflix TV story of a Palestinian American whose journey to asylum in Houston, Texas(...)
Nai Barghouti Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the "Taking Back our Narrative" Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 25, 2023
Arab classic vocalist, Nai Barghouti WASHINGTON DC--January 25, 2023 The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nai Barghouti, an Arab classic vocalist of Palestinian origin will perform as a featured artist with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on(...)
Al-Namrood: The Metal Band Protesting the Saudi Arabian Government
Jan 25, 2023
Al-Namrood Band Logo / Wikipedia By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer When one typically thinks of metal music, the images that come to mind are pale Scandinavians in black clothing, burning churches, and Satanic imagery. Over the years,(...)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Iraq
Jan 25, 2023
Credit: Flickr By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Ancient Mesporamia, which makes up modern day Iraq, is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization”, being home to powerful civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Bablyonians.(...)
Umm Kulthum Ranked as One of the Greatest Singers of All Time
Jan 25, 2023
Umm Kulthum. Photo: Britannica. By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Souria Dabbousi Umm Kulthum, Egyptian singer and world-renowned Arab music legend, was honored by the Rolling Stone magazine. She was included in the list of the 200 greatest singers of(...)
NUSACC and Tripoli Chamber (Libya) Sign Historic MOU in Washington, DC
Jan 24, 2023
U.S. Special Envoy for Libya: Partnerships Like These Strengthen Libya’s Physical, Political, and Social InfrastructureNew Agreement Will Focus on Agriculture, Energy, Fisheries, High Tech, Infrastructure, and Sustainability On January 19, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) and the Tripoli(...)
How to Register for "Taking Back Our Narrative, Kennedy Center Events, February 17-19, 2023
Jan 21, 2023
The Arab America Foundation (AAF) and the Kennedy Center, Conflux Programming Initiative, present “Taking Back Our Narrative,” February 17-19, 2023. The initiative will celebrate Arab heritage and highlight the contributions of Arab Americans to America with performances, art, and film(...)
Women in Arab Film: Conversation with Hend Sabry
Jan 18, 2023
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Dreaming of Acting Starting to act was an accident for Hend Sabry, but she fell in love with it. The Tunisian-born actress began her career in 1994 when she was only 14(...)4,860 Results (Page 112 of 405)