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When Lebanon Manufactured Its Own Vinyl Records
Apr 9, 2025
Mosaic of the Orient by Elias Rahbani (Released in 1972 in Lebanon) – From the Hage Family Collection By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Before the Lebanese Civil War began in 1975, Lebanon manufactured its own vinyl(...)
Keeping Sudanese Folktales Alive in the Diaspora
Apr 9, 2025
By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds. At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells(...)
"Connect with Your Roots": 40 Minutes with Firas Zreik
Apr 9, 2025
Photo Credit: Felicia Abban By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Firas Zreik’s musical journey is one of passion, tradition, and exploration. A Palestinian composer and qanun player, he blends the rich sounds of Arabic music with influences from(...)
Gibran Kahlil Gibran 94 Years After His Death
Apr 9, 2025
Gibran Kahlil Gibran. Source: WikkiCommons By Rena Elhessen / Arab American Contributing Writer Gibran Kahlil Gibran continues to be one of the most popular names in the Arab world despite his passing over 94 years ago. Known for his contributions(...)
Alabín, Alabán: When Arabismo Dances Through Gitano Flamenco
Apr 9, 2025
La Guitarra Flamenca de Yerai Cortés. Source: Youtube By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab American Contributing Writer After the colonization of Moors in Iberia of what lasted about 800 years, it's by no surprise that we see influences of Arab artifacts,(...)
President Aoun, Beware of Washington's Embrace
Apr 9, 2025
Photo: Aljazeera By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The US has a knack for partnering with leaders who pursue unrealistic dreams. The Arab world has learned a clear lesson: if the United States chooses to embrace you, you(...)
Amplifying Arab Perspectives: The Impact of the Arab Voices Talk Radio Show
Apr 8, 2025
Arab Voices Talk Show. Source: ArabVoices.net By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Since its launch in 2002, the Arab Voices talk radio show has stood as a vital platform for promoting dialogue, cultural understanding, and political awareness within and beyond(...)
Breaking News: Amazon Cancels National Arab American Heritage Month 2025 Commemoration
Apr 8, 2025
New Location: Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD WASHINGTON DC, April 8, 2025--We deeply regret to announce the cancellation of the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2025, scheduled for April 9, 2025, at Amazon(...)
Dajaj bi Tahini - Chicken in Tahini
Apr 6, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Tahini, a thick nutty flavoured paste is somewhat like peanut butter in looks and taste. It is a versatile rich paste - a choice food in all countries which edge(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees--Class of 2025
Apr 2, 2025
For Immediate Release Washington DC (April 2, 2025): The Arab America Foundation announced today the 20 Under 20 initiative awardees. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously without identification of(...)
The Moon Sets on Eid, Abdel Halim’s Music Shines Too
Apr 2, 2025
Source: YouTube, Rotana Channel. This image captures Abdel Halim Hafez performing in the musical film Lahn Al-Wafa (The Loyalty Rhythm), where he starred as both the lead actor and singer. Yara Marei/ Arab America Contributing Writer "To the same place(...)
The Birds Die in Galilee by Mahmoud Darwish
Apr 2, 2025
Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic(...)4,667 Results (Page 14 of 389)