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Go topSymphony 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
US-based Hearst Magazines International on Thursday announced the launch of upmarket men’s magazine Esquire in the Middle East. Esquire Middle East will be published monthly starting in November 2009 and will be distributed in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, Duncan Edwards, president and CEO, Hearst Magazines International, said. Esquire Middle … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer The festival that sold over 4,500 tickets with several jam-packed shows is back for a second run. From September 26th -October 2nd, the Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) will showcase 34 Palestinian films from an array of genres including fiction, documentary, shorts, and experimental. The festival came to fruition in 2008 … Continued
“The Arabs Gone Wild” stand up comedy tour -which has played to sold out shows in the United States and Middle East – performs it’s first show ever in Canada on Saturday, October 10 at the Gesù Theater in Montreal. “With President Bush finally gone, Arabs feel like it’s time to party!” declares co-headliner and … Continued
The 6th annual Arab American National Museum Concert Gala, at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17 will feature a stunning live performance by the world renowned MESTO – Multi Ethnic Star Orchestra, a 40-piece orchestra conducted by the esteemed music director Nabil Azzam, with special guest vocalist Moroccan-born Karima Skalli, known as the “Golden Voice.” Under … Continued
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