Loading ...The Influence of Abdel Halim Hafez on Arab Youth
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The Evolution of Modern Dabke Fusions
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can be traced back to modern-day … Continued
8 Arabic Language Songs For Arabic Language Learners
By Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer One tried and true method of all language learners in listening to songs in their target language, especially for Arabic language acquisition. Learning Arabic as a non-heritage speaker can be a special challenge. Understanding the verbal sentences structures, rhetorical devices, and various means of pronunciation across different … Continued
A New Era of AI Strategy in the Gulf
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the new age of Artificial Intelligence, governments are forced to invest in AI or risk falling behind. AI capabilities now mean geopolitical power, and few countries understand this better than the Gulf States. In a controversial visit to the Middle East last month, President Donald Trump … Continued
The Man Who Visited Death- A Poem by Samih Al-Qasim
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years; and all throughout this time he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. But because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress … Continued
Towards Universality: Launching of the Gulf-American Arbitration Forum in Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, the activities of the Gulf-American Arbitration Forum began today. The Commercial Arbitration Center for the GCC organizes the Forum, which witnesses high participation from elite experts and representatives of international institutions specializing in arbitration, as well as an official delegation from the GCC countries. This forum aims to enhance cooperation between the … Continued
“Music Connects People to Identity”: 40 Minutes with Layth Sidiq
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Layth Sidiq is a Grammy-nominated violinist, composer, educator, and the artistic director of the New York Arab Orchestra. Born in Iraq and raised in Jordan, in a musical household that welcomed artists from across the world, he began his violin studies at the age of four. Trained … Continued
The Rise of Arab Trap Music
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Combining the rich textures of traditional Arab sounds with the hard-hitting beats of rap and electronic music, Arab trap music has become a potent and dynamic genre during the past ten years. Originally an underground movement, performers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have transformed … Continued
Trailblazing Writers: Hisham Matar and the Arab Spring
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Hisham Matar? The end of this year will mark 15 years since the start of the Arab Spring, a regional progressive social movement. The movement was initially sparked by the self-immolation of Tunisian vendor Mohamed Bouazizi. Governments throughout the Middle East were forced to reckon … Continued
Simon Sakkab Talks About His Children’s Book, Palestine A to Z
By: Mariam Aburdeineh / Arab America Contributing Writer Maintaining your cultural identity is even more important when you are away from your homeland, says Simon Sakkab, Palestinian American author of the 2023 children’s alphabet book Palestine A to Z. “[Palestinian] survival and existence are bound to our history, heritage, and culture,” he said. “It is … Continued
“Make Your Voice Heard”: 40 Minutes with Wanees Zarour
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by a family of music lovers. Over the past two decades, he’s become a central figure in Chicago’s … Continued
The Maghreb Missionary: Cardinal Cristóbal’s Path of Peace
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer It may sound a bit out of the ordinary at first, but could it be that we had a close chance of getting our first North African Pope? It sure can! López Romero, born in Spain in 1952, joined the Salesian order and was appointed Archbishop of … Continued
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