In this episode, we talked to architectural historian and director of The Barakat Trust Seif El Rashidi about heritage projects, community engagement, and cultural preservation in the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversatio...
Mar 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we talked to Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation Hani Asfour about how design plays a key role in portraying culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and...
Feb 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we talked to the Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority H.E. Manal Ataya about the role of museums in Sharjah in promoting culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with some of the lea...
Feb 08, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we talked to the Emirati performer and actor Rashed Al Nuaimi about the role of theatre in promoting the culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figure...
Jan 25, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sufi dance master Rana Gorgani joined the #AlBurdaPodcast to talk about symbolism in dance and Sufi dancing as a form of expression. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda...
Jan 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Isobel Abulhoul discussed the role of the Emirates Literature Foundation in maintaining literature’s status as a cornerstone of culture and in promoting literature in the region. Isobel Abulhoul OBE, is the CEO and Trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation. Isobel Abulhoul came to Dubai in 1968 and co-founded Magrudy’s, a bookshop chain, in 1975. In 2008, she was founding director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra ...
Dec 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Yale Professor Kishwar Rizvi discussed the the architectural elements of the "transnational mosque" as well as the role of the cultural institutions in impacting society through Islamic art. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with s...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Eddy Maroun discussed the role of the Anghami in promoting music of the Islamic world and his work and perspective given his role at Anghami, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-f...
Dec 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Faraj Abyad talked about poetry and classical Arabic and played selected songs, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figure...
Dec 15, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, H.E. Noura Al Kaabi discussed the role of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth in promoting Islamic arts and culture in the UAE, among youth. She also talked about the origin, evolution, and genesis of Al Burda. The episode focused on the diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture from different lenses and what can be expected at the festival this year. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | P...
Dec 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1