By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about them.…at least that’s what Arab America contributing writer, Richard Breaux did. The result is bound … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer The abaya is a long, cardigan-like garment that is meant to cover a woman’s whole body, so as not to reveal her body shape or what she is wearing underneath. Historically, it allowed Muslim women to blend in and stand out at the same time. … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a new podcast to try, we have you covered. The Middle East is a great place to learn more about through podcasts. But, with so many to choose from, how can you pick the right one to listen to for accurate news and good stories? … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With streaming services on the rise, movies and TV shows are always available with just a few clicks. It’s easy to rewatch your old favorites—but maybe you’re looking for something new. This is a list of 10 groundbreaking Arabic short films that may be your answer to boredom. As … Continued
By: Yidan Fan, Arab America Contributing Writer Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, Broadway is famous for the theatrical performances presented in the 41 Broadway theatres. Together with London’s West End, Broadway represents the highest commercial level of live theater in the English-speaking world. Countless professionals in the theatre … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Amal al-Atrash, better known by her stage name, Asmahan, was a Syrian singer who lived and rose to fame in Egypt. Having immigrated to Egypt at the age of three, her family knew the composer, Dawood Hosni, and she sang the compositions of Mohamed El Qasabgi and Zakariyya Ahmad. She also sang the compositions … Continued
By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer How can photography be used to show pride in our culture? When it comes to taking pictures, more specifically in a cultural scene, one of the most controversial things to focus on while taking these types of photos is not what the heat of the moment is or what … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Western media and the Arab world, what a story! For years, there has been a lot of criticism about the media’s coverage of the Arab world and its people. Just like other racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the past, Western media portrayed the Arab world as a breeding … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Photography may sound easy for some, but it actually takes a lot of skill to get the right shot. The Arab world is the perfect muse for photographers, as its sites are enchanting and gorgeous. Many travels from all over the world to Arab countries in order to capture … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer According to ancient belief, henna is a symbol of blood and fire and represents the ambiguous nature of all things holy. Above all, it was for early man a token of beauty and life. Historically, its impact has been so profound that humans have used it in their religious services since … Continued
By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer With a head of voluminous curly red hair and a blunt in her mouth, Moroccan-American singer-songwriter, Dounia, poses for a mirror selfie—one of the many Instagram posts which characterize her feminist, body-positive platform. View this post on Instagram … Continued
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