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Nancy Ajram’s ‘Sah Sah’ a Global Success

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Last year, Universal Music announced they were launching a Universal Arabic Music project under Republic Records label. The US-based project aimed to promote Arabic music on a global scale. Universal Arabic Music cooperates with other labels within the Universal group such as: the US, UK, Brazil, France, … Continued

The Queen of Sheba in Pop culture: Her Origins & Influence

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer There’s a fight in the café where a woman sits hogging an entire table, a man sits near her, and she smacks her lips. The man bewildered, and slightly annoyed, replies sarcastically, “Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?” A popular pop culture reference … Continued

Who Is the Rising Palestinian Star, Elyanna?

By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian-Chilean singer, Elyanna, is one of the Arab world’s rising stars at just eighteen years old. Her sultry voice has been compared to that of Rihanna; hence, Elyanna is also known as the “Arab Rihanna.” Her appearance has also captured attention. Her head is covered in blond curls, and … Continued

Arab Pop Culture is Making Waves in London

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction Over the previous five years, Arab mainstream society in London has had something of a brilliant age from multi-expressive celebrations to Nineties club evenings. This developed commitment to Arab influence comes when Britain has entered a stage that has demonstrated a frame of mind towards Arabs in the … Continued

Exhibit Showcases Examples of Stereotyping in Pop Culture

SOURCE: THE SEATTLE TIMES By The Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Arab American National Museum is hosting an exhibit showcasing a history of discrimination in American popular culture. “THEM: Objects of Separation, Hate and Violence” opens Saturday at the museum in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn. The exhibition features images and artifacts that stereotype … Continued

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