When I come home hungry from a late afternoon swim, my idea of a perfect snack is a piece of toast topped with sesame tahini, a paste made from lightly toasted hulled sesame seeds. It’s very satisfying, lighter than bread topped with almond butter or peanut butter. It’s a healthy snack, too: sesame seeds contain … Continued
The Ajyal Theatrical Group, under the direction of its founder, Najee Mondalek presents “Shoufou Alwawa Wayn” on October 29 thru October 31 at the Ford Performing and Community Arts Center in Dearborn. The play is written by Mondalek and directed by Ray Alcodray. The play centers on the global economic meltdown which has come home … Continued
Fusing traditional Arab sounds and Western classical music together is the specialty of Palestine-born American oud and violin maestro Simon Shaheen. The Catholic Arab musician and composer, who has been performing oud and violin since he was a small child, endeavours to spread his love of this music across the world. Mr Shaheen and his … Continued
The immigrant experience in America is a topic rich in meaning. For me it is personal, since my understanding has been informed both by my family’s story and my work of several decades. Because America has a complex and conflicted relationship with immigrants, being both inclusive and generous while at the same time wary and … Continued
Symphony Space in conjunction with the World Music Institute presents the New York Arabic Orchestra – Long-awaited Fall 2009 performance – Friday, October 23, 2009 at 8:00PM. Bassam Saba , world renowned nay (Arabic reed flute) virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist, directs the 30-member New York Arabic Orchestra, sectioned into players of oud (Arabic 11-stringed predecessor of … Continued
The svelte models strutted down the catwalk in sexy dresses with bare backs and short hemlines — all under the watchful portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his late father, Hafez. The glitzy occasion was Syria’s first ever fashion design competition, meant to encourage young Syrian talents and local products. But perhaps more importantly, … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer Every Tuesday evening, some of California’s most seasoned musicians join together not to master the works of Western classics, but rather to perfect the nuances of Arabic greats such as Muhammad Abdel Wahab, Farid El-Atrache, and Muhammad Abdo. While they certainly learn about the intricacies of Middle-Eastern music, they are far … Continued
For the first time in American television history, Oprah Winfrey will feature some of the Middle East’s most prolific celebrity icons in a new show set to air this month on satellite network MBC4. The show titled “Fame From Around The World,” features snap segments of artists like Nancy Ajram, whom Winfrey calls ‘the Britney … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer On September 19th, Lebanese American Rima Fakih made history when she became the newest titleholder of Miss Michigan USA. She is the first Arab American to hold such a title. Judges selected Fakih amongst a group of 40 competitors based on a series of three major categories: personal interview, swimsuit/fitness, and … Continued
The film Amreeka is back in Michigan at the Maple Art Theatre, 4135 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301. The movie is showing daily at 2:15, 4:15, and 7:00. Friday at 2:15pm, 4:15pm and 7:30pm.10:00pm, Saturday at 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7:30 and 10:00 and Sunday at 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, and 7:30. Tickets are available … Continued
It sounds like the setup for a comic sketch: two Middle Eastern American guys launch a comedy festival to dispel those cabdriver-terrorist stereotypes and show Hollywood that “Prince of Persia” star Jake Gyllenhaal isn’t the only one who can play a likable Arab. But festival co-founders Ronnie Khalil and Ryan Shrime not only launched the … Continued
A group of young Syrians have just released the country’s first rap album and walked straight into controversy. Sham MCs, a collective of nine rappers, and their debut album Crossword has provoked more than a few cross words in Damascus. This is the modern crashing head-on into the traditional. The album launch was held in … Continued
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