memories

Afifa Iskandar, The Iraqi Blackbird

May 3, 2023

By Menal Elmaliki

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Afifa Iskandar Estefan, عفيفة إسكندر إصطيفان, is one of the most famous Iraqi singers of the 20th century. She is known for her traditional style of singing. Maqam-al-Iraqi is an old musical tradition that emphasizes the beauty of language. Modern Iraqi maqam is a genre of Arabic maqam … Continued

11 Old Items that Remind Me of My Palestinian Grandmother

July 5, 2020

By Raneem Ghunaim

BY: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Life back then differs from our lives today. Items that we used to play, cook, and create with have changed over the years. Every now and then I cross paths with items that just bring me back home. Certain smells that I can’t help but remember my childhood. … Continued

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