By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Author Rock music established itself in the early 1940s in the United States. Throughout time the popularity of this genre of music is typically characterized by its rhythm esthetic, and the use of particular musical instruments. Foundationally speaking, it is a music of the people. Rock music was … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Stages Born to an affluent Iraqi family in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid inherited a conservative society. Her ambitions and aspirations had to overcome women’s challenges in the middle east. According to her, her father was very supportive of her. When Zaha was 8, Mohammed Hadid … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of recent events, Arabs are uniting together to show their support of women’s rights and safety. Incidents Naira Ashraf was an Egyptian student tragically killed on June 20th by a classmate. The culprit has been sentenced to capital punishment, sending a message to the people. … 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
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
Photo: A Street Art Tour of Morocco By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Art has been a form of expression and communication for tens of thousands of years. From cavemen carvings into stone to eloquent oil paintings of the renaissance, artists always have a way of unique forms of demonstrating their ideas. One … Continued
Middle East Institute Converging Lines art exhibit.
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Protecting one’s self from harm in the midst of war is nothing new in world history. For thousands of years, various cultures have come up with forms of body armor, to protect against the damage one may encounter in battle. This is particularly true of cultures in … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of the Sahara, they usually think of an arid desert region that is bone-dry and lifeless due to the lack of rainfall and inescapable heat. However, this was not always the case as the Sahara of 10,000 years ago was once covered in water and grasslands, making … Continued
By: Nabil Sater / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I participated in a video call honoring Arab American Heritage Month and somehow the question of, or reference to, the “Melting Pot” surfaced. As soon as I heard these two words, my migrant instinct kicked in and I had to speak up. Little … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are well-known for their artisan work, including cloth, leather products, furniture, and more. In that same vein, woodworking is one of many talents that Arab artisans can boast. The art of woodworking in the Arab world is rooted in history and traditions, going back to Biblical times and … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab museums are jewels in the Arab world – they tell ancient stories, they carry proudly the Arabic culture and traditions, they educate and preserve. Here is a list of the top 10 Arab museums, everyone should visit at least once during their lifetime! The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, … Continued
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