DEARBORN, Mich. (March 8, 2016) – Pioneering social scientist and researcher Dr. Alixa Naff set out in 1962 to document the personal experiences of Arab immigrants to the United States with only her reel-to-reel tape recorder, a grant of $1,000, her blue Volkswagen Beetle nicknamed “the camel” and a team of graduate students … Continued
“SMART… SOPHISTICATED… POWERFUL… and HILARIOUS” ~ Rolling Stone On Saturday, March 19th the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA brings Nemr to the stage on his debut U.S. Stand-Up Comedy Tour. Nemr is a Lebanese/American Stand-Up Comedian who is credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in … Continued
“There Is A Field epitomizes what politically engaged art should be.” -Ari Wohlfeiler, Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace Feb 29, 2016, Brooklyn, NY——There Is A Field is a new play by Jen Marlowe about the police killing of a 17-year old Palestinian citizen of Israel (Aseel Asleh), told mostly through the eyes of … Continued
Award for International Commitment The amount of courage that goes into the decision to uproot your family from your home to an unknown world is extraordinary. For 65 years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has ensured that no one needs to make that journey alone. It is their unflagging dedication to serving … Continued
Arab America Television (AATV) is the voice of Arab America, streaming education and culture across America, and bridging the gap of prejudice and negative stereotypes directed against Arab Americans. We are seeking creative producers, musicians, and artists who are interested to share their video content on AATV. Get your message out to our audience via … Continued
DEARBORN, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Prepare to be captivated through musical experiences like no other consisting of Mauritanian, Irish, Egyptian and Yemeni genres. Tickets are now on sale for The Arab American National Museum’s Global Fridays 2016 Winter/Spring Season – a celebration of musical traditions from around the world – offering engaging musical … Continued
THEEB – Exclusive Clip “Where’s the Bullet?” from Film Movement on Vimeo. Arab America is excited to show this exclusive clip from THEEB, Jordan’s official Academy Award submission for the best foreign language film Oscar by director Naji Abu Nawar. The year is 1916. While war rages in the Ottoman Empire, Hussein raises his younger … Continued
When you think of West Virginia, what pops into your mind? Beautiful mountains, college cities, and outdoor recreation are what most imagine. What would you say if I told you that the state is also home to several talented Middle Eastern dance performers and troupes? It’s true! In almost every larger city, there is a … Continued
Picture: Nizar Qabbani BY: Adrian Tafesh/Contributing Writer When Nizar Qabbani, the Syrian writer and progressive thinker, lost his wife in the Lebanese Civil War, he wrote vividly of his anger at the entire Arab world for allowing for the possibility of her murder. And though he loved his native Syria, he died in exile in … Continued
Washington DC (September 8, 2015)–Today, United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) announced master oudist Simon Shaheen and the Qantara Ensemble will perform a benefit concert for the children of Gaza on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 (7:00 pm) at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 Proceeds from the concert will … Continued
It’s that time of year again where every weekend has a wedding or celebration, and as an Arab American that can only mean one thing- time to dabke! Here is a quick history of what the folk dance is all about and some tips to prevent you from feeling embarrassed on the dance floor. HISTORY … Continued
Mahraganat is a term that is now showing up all across the dance world! Mahragan or “festival” music was born in Cairo’s slums by the lower classes. Its popularity in Egypt quickly spread to Europe where it is heavily performed (even to the point that it is already considered a legitimate folk dance) and can … Continued
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