It’s Shakespeare, but with a twist. The dialogue is in Arabic, women wear veils and a despot is persuaded to seize power on a TV chat show as world leaders call in encouraging words. Kuwait-based director Sulayman Al-Bassam’s “Richard III: An Arab Tragedy,” which is part of the Muslim Voices Festival at the Brooklyn Academy … Continued
Known for hit songs such as “Beautiful” and “Right Now (Na Na Na)” Akon is no stranger to success. And now, he is also taking the Arabic music market by storm in his collaboration with Lebanese singer, Melissa. This marks Akon’s first time to sing with an Arabic singer. The African star Akon finished shooting … Continued
Nearly 60 million Americans now regularly get information from ethnically oriented TV, radio, newspapers, and Web sites, many of which are published or broadcast in languages other than English — and that number is on the rise. As mainstream newspapers and cable news channels in the United States are losing more money, readers, and viewers … Continued
Reaching over 100 countries around the world, Hollywood is probably the largest entertainment medium of all races, ages and ethnicities. But if the ancient Greek philosopher Plato was onto something when he said “those who tell the stories also rule society”, it’s worrying that Hollywood films, with its power to entertain and more importantly influence … Continued
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority said on Wednesday it was aiming to build a fashion and design district and change legislation to persuade foreign artists to take up residence in a new arts neighborhood. The plans are the latest move in a major attempt by energy-rich Gulf Arab states to put themselves on the global … Continued
Young people climbed up the old marble columns of the hall for a better look at the band. The audience – including girls in headscarves – danced around the gilded balconies to oriental, hip-hop and jazz moves. A jazz festival may seem a little out of place in this remote Algerian town battered by social … Continued
Washington U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds United States and Canadian citizens that new document requirements go into effect on June 1 for entry into United States at land or seaports. Travelers should apply for approved travel documents now, as it can take several weeks to receive a document that will comply with new requirements … Continued
In the end, what mars the Arab-American Comedy Festival is the danger to your health: The laughs come so thick and fast that there’s no chance to breathe for minutes at a time. One shows up wondering, will it be an extended political rant? Will there be too much phoney applause for bad jokes, endless … Continued
Most ethnic groups get their own month to celebrate their culture. What do Arab-Americans get? “Orange alert,” jokes comedian Dean Obeidallah. An American born in New Jersey to a Palestinian father and Italian-American mother, Obeidallah turned to comedy to fight the suspicion and ignorance he encountered in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. In … Continued
Last week’s AANM panel discussion on Abraham Lincoln’s legacy as it relates to Arab Americans will be highlighted in a program to be aired by Detroit Public Television (Channel 56) this Tuesday, April 28, at 9 p.m. In the program, Lincoln Bicentennial Town Hall, Abraham Lincoln’s impact on race relations is discussed by a panel … Continued
Arab Fild Distribution has released an new DVD, “Beirut Diaries and “33 Days.” “Beirut Diaries” focuses on the experiences of 25-year-old Nadine Zaidan, who was one of the thousands of activists who gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs Square in the chaotic days immediately following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in February of 2005, Beirut … Continued
The Arabesque Music Ensemble announces its residency at the University of Florida, April 2-5. Residency activities include a strings workshop/master class and ethnomusicology lecture at the School of Music; an open ensemble rehearsal; and participation in “Project Downtown,” a Gainesville community program. The residency will conclude with a concert at University Auditorium on Sunday, April … Continued
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