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Go topBy: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of the famous Arab singers like Umm Kulthum, Fayrouz, Amr Diab, and others who the Arab World worship. Their legacies are almost impossible to top. However, Arab Rap and Hip-hop is becoming an increasingly popular genre among the younger population. Brief History Rap as … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer The Latin world has reggaeton. Almost everywhere has a “-pop,” from j-pop to afro-pop, to the more well-known k-pop. The international music industry has clearly defined genres for nearly every part of the world, each with its own regional flavor while incorporating the current global trends. Now, … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer In my personal opinion, sunflower seeds are an incredibly underrated snack in the United States. The saltiness of roasted sunflower seeds provides a great flavor, and the crunch of the kernel makes for great snacking food. It is also a much healthier food than other salty snacks … Continued
Introduction After WWI, European powers established their control over Arab lands. The United Kingdom, for instance, divided its colonies into tiny protectorates. These protectorates’ borders would later form the Arab states today. Residents ruled their protectorates under the UK’s supervision. One of these colonies was the Protectorate of Palestine. After WWII, the UK decided to … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Last year, Universal Music announced they were launching a Universal Arabic Music project under Republic Records label. The US-based project aimed to promote Arabic music on a global scale. Universal Arabic Music cooperates with other labels within the Universal group such as: the US, UK, Brazil, France, … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The concept of an afterlife, Heaven and Hell, is an idea that humanity has eternally dwelled over. At the center of many famous works of art and compositions is the great beyond. Over the history of mankind, many theologians have attempted to define the afterlife; from the … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form. The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cinema has long been a cultural media that has gone unrecognized by the outside world. This has not done Arab horror any favors, since horror is already a genre that struggles for the approval of Hollywood producers, who present their movies worldwide. Despite all that, Egypt … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World is a region that traces its origins to hundreds if not, thousands of years ago. The ancient history that is present in the Arab World makes it a fascinating area to study, and one where the field of archaeology is also used to … Continued
Qatar is amongst the smallest Arab countries. Doha is its capital city that houses 80% of Qatar’s population. In 1916, Qatar went from being under Ottoman control to becoming a British protectorate and eventually became an independent state on September 3, 1971. Much of Qatar’s wealth comes from its natural resources such as oil which allowed the government to invest in their city. Arab America contributing writer, Leyelle Mosallam writes on the six must see tourist attractions in Doha Qatar, from its sea line to its deserts.
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