Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. will speak and perform on Thursday, December 3rd at the “Images and Perceptions of Arab Americans–Arab America: Bridging the Gap” diversity workshop. Shaheen’s soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the … Continued
Islam is backward, breeds terrorists and suppresses women, are just some of the lies the media promotes about Islam, says American rapper and convert to Islam Mutah Beale, who is set to launch a TV show next month to counter the negative stereotypes about Muslims. Beale, who shot to fame as a member of the … Continued
Washington-based democracy activist Ammar Abdulhamid says virtually no progress has been made in opening up the political system in his native Syria since he fled the country more than five years ago. He and his family were forced into exile in 2005 because of his outspoken criticism of the regime. Abdulhamid says the situation has … Continued
The UAE is like the “Wild West” for the music business, with radio stations openly breaking the law by using songs without compensating the artists, industry experts said yesterday. Radio stations do not fear being caught because the Emirates, unlike many other countries, does not have a system to track what is played and collect … Continued
The annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival, run by Confederation House, has certainly taken off. On November 12 the country’s premier ethnic music event will kick off for the tenth straight year. The 16-day program in Jerusalem and Nazareth is choc full of topliners from France, India, Greece, Turkey and the United States besides, naturally, the … Continued
Caesars Windsor is proud to present one of the most talented young artists in the Arab musical scene, Lebanese entertainer, Ayman Zbib who will be coming to the Colosseum stage with special guest comedian, Elie Ayoub on Saturday, December 5 at 9 pm. Zbib will be performing some of his greatest singles including “Hala Youma” … Continued
The Arab American National Museum announces the 2009 Arab American Film Festival which will take place on Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126 This popular annual event presents short and feature-length films made by Arab American and Arab World filmmakers, and … Continued
Wealthy Arab funds, eager to buy up distressed film assets abroad, should spend their money closer to home where filmmakers are struggling to find funding and distribution channels, according to industry experts. Film festivals have sprung up in the Gulf Arab region in recent years with events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United … Continued
Just a few years ago, Syrian American Alia Malek was most known as a civil rights attorney in the US Department of Justice. However, with the release of her first book, “A Country Called Amreeka,” she has since claimed the new title of author. The recently published book offers a rich historical account of Arab … Continued
In a dark corner of a Fullerton lounge, Ahmad Zahra sat dressed in cargo shorts and a gray T-shirt as around him moved the hubbub of filming “Three Veils.” Occasionally, actresses in little black dresses and heels walked by, waiting for the cameras to roll. For more than a year, Zahra, the producer, had been … Continued
To his close friends and family, he’s Najee Mondalek, but to the rest of the world, he is better known as the broken English-speaking mother, Im Hussein. Back by popular demand, Im Hussein will grace audience members for what will be her seventh theatrical presentation. The comedic play, titled “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn” (See Where the … Continued
Palestinian film director Elia Suleiman won one of the two top awards at the Abu Dhabi Middle East International Film Festival Saturday, for his latest release, The Time That Remains. The film’s top spot in the festival’s Best Middle Eastern narrative film category, portrays the daily life of Palestinians living in Israel. The events of … Continued
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