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Arab-American Journalists Launch Simultaneous Radio Broadcast

It is not unusual for two Arab Americans to spend an hour talking freely about current political issues, but veteran journalists Ray Hanania and Laila Alhusinni have taken it to a whole new level. On February 12, Hanania and Alhusinni launched the radio talk show Radio Baladi simultaneously from two American cities. Jointly hosted between … Continued

What Would You ‘Ask An Arab’?

Let’s face it: Many Americans have a distorted image of Arabs. Take the word itself. In this country, it’s used to label anyone from the Middle East or North Africa. While a possible unifying link might be a shared Arabic language, an Egyptian is very different from a Palestinian who, in turn, is very different … Continued

Leading Arabic Television Service Talfazat Announces Addounia TV Debut

With an already extensive selection of nearly 40 Arabic channels and thousands of hours of on-demand videos, Talfazat expands its content menu by offering Addounia TV to viewers on both the PC and TV Platform. Broadcasting live from Syria, Addounia TV is a popular general entertainment channel with scores of top drama series and talk … Continued

Identity Found: On West Side via West Bank

Najla Said’s “Palestine,” a one-woman Off Broadway show that began previews on Saturday, is a coming-of-age story about Ms. Said’s journey to become an Arab-American on her own terms. The daughter of Edward W. Said, the Columbia University professor who until his death in 2003 was the most prominent advocate in this country for the … Continued

Teen Musicians Learn Arabic Music

Was it modern jazz? Or the soundtrack to The Golden Voyage of Sinbad? The undulating melody issuing – however haltingly – yesterday afternoon from the 15 teens in the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble was unmistakable. Even familiar. It was the snake charmers’ melody familiar from old action movies. Snake charmers? Sinbad? And a jazz … Continued

More Than One Way to Say ‘I love You’ in Arabic

With Valentine’s Day in the loom, people all over the country are looking for ways to show their love, perhaps with a beautiful bouquet of roses or a box of assorted chocolates. While in the Middle East no such holiday or tradition exists, for centuries Arabs have expressed their love through poetry, music, and oratory–finding … Continued

Arab American National Museum Introduces Debkeh Dance Classes

It’s easy to do, great exercise for all ages, and does NOT require a partner! Learn the traditional folk dance of the Levant and other Arab World nations – the Debkeh, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions – at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Lessons will be … Continued

Berklee College of Music Presents its 2010 Middle Eastern Festival

Berklee College of Music will present its Second Annual Middle Eastern Festival on Monday, February 8, featuring world-renowned Turkish clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Senlendirici, the New York Gypsy All-Stars, and the Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble directed by Christiane Karam. The concert showcases a variety of Middle Eastern styles, including Lebanese folk music, Arabic classical music, … Continued

‘Star of David’ Keffiyehs Set to Create Next Culture Conflict

Berklee College of Music will present its Second Annual Middle Eastern Festival on Monday, February 8, featuring world-renowned Turkish clarinet virtuoso Hüsnü Senlendirici, the New York Gypsy All-Stars, and the Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble directed by Christiane Karam. The concert showcases a variety of Middle Eastern styles, including Lebanese folk music, Arabic classical music, … Continued

Arabs Push for Arabic to be Official WTO Language

Arab members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing for Arabic to be made a fourth official language of the global trade body, diplomats and officials said Tuesday. But the heavy cost of translation, interpreting and extra printing involved in adding Arabic to the three current official languages — English, French and Spanish — … Continued

Debkeh Dance Class Debuts at the Arab American National Museum

It’s easy, fun, great exercise and you don’t need a partner! The AANM is offering debkeh dance classes for children and adults, beginning in late February. Debkeh is a traditional folk dance from the Levant region of the Arab World, a dance of community often performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. Dancer/choreographer Suha Farhoud, … Continued

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