Dr. Ramzi Salti's Arabology Podcast spotlights two events in the San Francisco Bay Area including Golden Thread's ReOrient Festival of Short Plays (Oct 13-Nov 4) and the Arab Film Festival. Segment includes: 1. (1:59) Interview with Stanford Doctoral student/Golden Thread Dramaturg Marina Johnson who discusses this year's featured plays and playwrights Katrin Arefy, Adam Ashraf Elsayigh, Yussef El Guindi, Arti Ishak, Hamed Sinno, Judith Boyajian Strang-Waldau. Info and tickets at https://goldent...
Oct 15, 2023•25 min
Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Hiya هي, a new groundbreaking Jordanian artist, performer, and singer/songwriter, during the music video release party for her latest bilingual single "Banadi." The music video premiere party for "Banadi" took place on September 8, 2023 at the beautiful Manara Center in Amman, Jordan where guests were treated to a rooftop projection of her stunning new work. This interview is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc. To li...
Sep 17, 2023•7 min
Recorded in July 2023 in Amman, Jordan. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Amjad Al Rasheed, Director of the award winning Jordan film "Inshallah A Boy" ان شاء الله ولد after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Aug 22, 2023•19 min
Recorded in June 2023 at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM Stanford Lecturer and radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti welcomes 3 young 'Arabology' radio fans to the studio (Qays, Anoud, Brandon) where they discuss Arabic music, their diverse backgrounds and much more. Featured Music Excerpts: 1. Massari - Ya Nour El Ein (feat. Maya Diab & French Montana) 2. Abu Ft. Yousra - 3 Daqat 3. JAY-Z - Big Pimpin' ft. UGK (Sampling Abdul Halim Hafez's 'Khusara') 4. Fairuz - Jabaliyye (Gabaleya) Arabology is a radio program...
Jun 30, 2023•15 min
Egyptian American Stanford student Ziyad G is interviewed by Dr. Ramzi Salti about ARAB FEST--an annual Stanford event that is jam packed with food, performances, music, and a celebration of everything Arabic (see itinerary below). *Date + Location: Friday May 26, 2023 at Arguello Field on the Stanford campus. *Event Itinerary: See https://asas.su.domains Arabology is a radio program that is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing music and other cultural productio...
May 25, 2023•5 min
Aired on March 10, 2023 The second episode of the 14th season of 'Arabology' features new indie music by groundbreaking Arab artists, including an ode to reigning female singers, heartfelt song tributes to fathers, and the radio premiere of fresh releases by Tootard, Hawa Dafi and many others. This episode featured songs by Tootard, Ghazall, Hawa Dafi, Kazdoura, BiGSaM & Siilawy, El Far3i, Autostrad, Emsallam, Borhan, Reina Khoury, Hana Malhas, Noel Kharman, Fawz Shocair, Abo El Anwar, Shi'r...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Aired on February 10, 2023 Arabology returns for its 14th season to spotlight the best indie/alternative Arabic Songs of 2021-22. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' on KZSU 90.1 FM. More info at Arabology.org
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Recorded on Jan 24, 2023 Ramzi Salti interviews Omar Offendum about his 2 upcoming Stanford events (on January 28, 2023) where he will be joined by Oud Virtuoso Ronnie Malley for a show titled "Coast to Coast: Reflections from Al Andalus to Los Angeles." Info and tickets at https://live.stanford.edu/calendar/january-2023/omar-offendum-oud-virtuoso-ronnie-malley Syrian American rapper and poet Omar Offendum and Palestinian American multi-instrumentalist maestro Ronnie Malley weave stories of the ...
Jan 25, 2023•24 min
حوار مع الدكتور رمزي سلطي من إذاعة لبنان ضمن برنامج (فش خلقك) الذي تقدمه الإعلامية اللبنانية ليليان اندراوس تم بث هذه المقابلة من إذاعة لبنان بتاريخ 12 نوفمبر 2022 الحلقة الكاملة متوفرة عبر موقع إذاعة لبنان Ramzi Salti interviewed in Arabic by Lilianne Andaraous during her radio show "Fish Khelkak" which airs on Radio Liban (Lebanon). Show aired on Nov 12, 2022
Jan 17, 2023•9 min
Recorded on Oct 20, 2022 at Radio Jordan 96.3 FM Dr. Ramzi Salti is interviewed by DJ Mahdi Dawud where he discusses and showcases some of the Arab world's most groundbreaking indie musicians. Show is also available on YouTube.
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Recorded on April 13, 2022 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Egyptian playwright Adam Ashraf Elsayigh about his groundbreaking new play "Downing in Cairo" which is playing from April 8, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco. This play was originally presented and partially developed as part of Golden Thread’s New Threads Reading Series in 2018. Written by Adam Ashraf Elsayigh; Directed by Sahar Assaf; featuring Amin El Gamal, Wiley Naman Strasser...
Apr 14, 2022•16 min
Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)on November 20, 2021 Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews legendary Egyptian actor Khaled Abol Naga (Kal Naga) who was a Visiting Artist at Stanford (2021) where he starred in Betty Shamieh's play "As Soon as Impossible." During this interview, Khaled discusses his film and stage career as well as his thoughts on theatre, music and the Arab Spring. For more, see forthcoming article on arabology.org
Nov 27, 2021•24 min
This interview, initially recorded in September 2021, originally aired on KZSU 90.1 FM. Article available at https://www.arabology.org/2021/11/alighzawi.html Jordanian Chef Ali Ghzawi was crowned as MBC Arabia’s 2019 Top Chef-- a surprise yet well deserved win by the youngest of the 17 seasoned contestants who also competed during the famed reality TV series. By 2020, he had not only made countless TV appearances all over the Arab world but was also featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for the ye...
Nov 20, 2021•25 min
Video version of this talk available at https://youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM This audio-visual lecture by Dr. Ramzi Salti was recorded by Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and was presented in conjunction with Sijal Institute in Amman, Jordan. Title: Tribute to Lebanese Music from Fairuz to Mashrou Leila Description: Lebanese indie/alternative musicians have long attempted to broach themes of social justice, corruption, and freedom in their work--a prophetic fact that may have much to inform recent even...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Recorded in Amman, Jordan in December 2019 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews singer/actress/producer/motivational speaker Rania Kurdi who candidly speaks about her TV/Film/Music career, her cathartic work as a life coach, and the many projects she has on the horizon. Rania Kurdi on Instagram: instagram.com/kurdirania Rania Kurdi's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/RaniaKurdiOFFICIAL
Apr 14, 2020•42 min
سُجّل هذا الحوار في شهر ديسمبر 2019 في عمان - الاردن Recorded in Amman, Jordan in December 2019 حاتم شاهين يتحدث عن قصة نجاح صالونه المميز في عمان - الاردن Hatem Shaheen, owner of one of Amman's finest hair Salons for men, speaks about his journey to success. For more info للمزيد من المعلومات : https://hatemshaheensalon.com https://www.facebook.com/shahinsalon
Jan 15, 2020•20 min
Recorded in Amman, Jordan in August 2019 and aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in November 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews singer/songwriter/producer Yusor Hamed about her artistic journey + musical career. Features live A cappella + piano performance by Yusor. Interview includes the following songs: 1. Lma Tkoni Hadi - لما تكوني حدي 2. Wa7di Bemshi - وحدي بمشي (BalaFeesh Female Music Production w/ Zeid Hamdan & Khaled Nimry) 3. Yusor x The...
Jan 13, 2020•36 min
Promo for Tamer Al Ahmar's Exhibition which will take place in Amman, Jordan from December 7-31, 2019. Promo includes personal message from the artist himself. More exhibit info at calendar.jo/Event.aspx?EventId=5326 For more about the artist: instagram.com/Tameralahmar facebook.com/tameralahmarart To purchase Tamer's work see society6.com/tameralahmarart or contact the artist directly at tamer.alahmar@gmail.com
Dec 02, 2019•1 min
Recorded in Amman, Jordan in August 2019 and aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in November 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Hazem Tabbaa, a Jordanian author who studied Math-Computer Science and Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. In this interview, Hazem discusses his debut novel 'A Place for Peace' as well as his latest work "Four Steps Behind" which takes a closer look at societies’ perceptions of women and was loosely base...
Dec 01, 2019•24 min
Aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on November 18, 2019 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews 'The Arab Sinatra' Omar Kamal about his new album "Show Me the Light" as well his show at the Aldwych Theatre in London which took place on 24th November (supported by Abu Dhabi Festival). Interview includes the following song excerpts from Omar Kamal's new album "Show Me The Light" ℗© 2019 Estuana Records: 1. Ya Ana Ya Ana (3:32) 2. Wicked Dreams (9:36) 3. Atyaf E...
Nov 19, 2019•25 min
Interview recorded in Amman, Jordan on August 31, 2019. Aired on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on November 17, 2019. Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Ayloul band members Ra'ad Tabari and Yosour Al-Zou'bi about their groundbreaking new album "Salute to Al-Ghor" سلّم عالغور and the band's musical journey through the years. Interview includes these song excerpts: 1. Nazel Al Ghor نازل عالغور at 0:00-1:26 2. Lahn Baseet لحن بسيط at 5:59-7:34 3. Yawm يوم at 9:2...
Nov 18, 2019•24 min
Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on June 21, 2019 Playlist available at https://www.arabology.org/2019/06/shubbak.html Dr. Ramzi Salti's latest Arabology show highlights the upcoming Shubbak Festival in England (June 28-July 14) and features interviews with Bu Kolthoum (17:59), Khansa (37:05), and Juliana Yazbeck (59:01). Also features interview with MARSM's Christina Hazboun (8:56). More info and/or tickets at http://marsm.co.uk or https://www.shubbak.co.uk Shubbak (meaning ‘windo...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Aired on May 2, 2019 Stanford Lecturer/Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti is joined by DJ Salah in presenting new indie/alternative Arabic music for the premiere of the 13th Season of Arabology--which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). This episode showcases songs by Lebanese group Nachaz, Hana Malhas, Nur Alf, Yusor Hamed, Jowan Safadi, DAM, Basel Zayed, The Synaptik, Rootes, Al Raseef. Also features Fairuz remix by Weela, Aziz Maraka remix by DJ Helmy, DJ Sotusura and a tribute to R...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Interview recorded by Skype on April 6, 2019 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Michael Malek Najjar, Director of Hannah Khalil's play "Scenes from 71 Years"--running in San Francisco from April 5-May 5, 2018 For info, tickets, go to https://www.goldenthread.org MICHAEL MALEK NAJJAR (Ph.D., UCLA; M.F.A., York University; B.A., University of New Mexico) is an associate professor of Theatre Arts with the University of Oregon. He is the author of Arab American Drama...
Apr 08, 2019•13 min
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Apr 07, 2019•1 min
يمكنكم مشاهدة الفيديو عبر الرابط التالي https://youtu.be/vpSCXqavnrE You can watch the video at https://youtu.be/vpSCXqavnrE الدكتور رمزي سلطي يتحدث مع رامه شققي عن برنامجه عربولوجي الذي يبث عبر اذاعة جامعة ستانفورد في الولايات المتحدة الامريكية Dr. Ramzi Salti speaks about his Arabology radio show/podcast (in Arabic) to students of journalism/media in the Arab world. The session/show is part of the “Digital Media Entrepreneurship Program” run by the VIP.fund in collaboration with Syria Revival ...
Apr 07, 2019•18 min
This interview was recorded on Feb 19, 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University). Kamel El Basha or Kamel el-Bacha (in Arabic كامل الباشا) (born in Jerusalem on 14 March 1962) is a Palestinian theater/film actor and director who won the 2017 Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 74th Venice International Film Festival for his role as Yasser Salameh in the Oscar nominated film 'The Insult' (also known in Arabic: قضية رقم ٢٣, translit. Qadiyya raqm 23, lit. 'Case No. 23') by award winning Lebanese fil...
Mar 28, 2019•21 min
Interview recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)on Feb 20, 2019 Info + pics + song listing at https://www.arabology.org/2019/03/zeidhamdan.html Stanford Lecturer + Arabology Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Lebanese songwriter/singer Zeid Hamdan, the music producer behind some of the most successful bands on the Lebanese and regional alternative scene. This interview focuses on Zeid Hamdan's musical journey and includes rare song excerpts + a live session by Zeid Hamdan at KZSU 90.1...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Part 2 of 2 Listen to Part 1 at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/elfar3i1 Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews songwriter, Percussionist and vocalist El Far3i (Tareq Abu Kwaik) about his journey with groundbreaking group 47Soul about the group's success + upcoming concert at Slim's in San Francisco on March 13, 2019.
Mar 05, 2019•8 min
Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Part 1 of 2 Listen to Part 2 at soundcloud.com/arabology/elfar3i2 Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews songwriter, percussionist and vocalist El Far3i (Tareq Abu Kwaik), the founder of Arabic Folk and Acoustic Rap solo act (El Far3i) and Hip-Hop Mc Far3 El Madakhil. During this interview, which features several song excerpts, El Far3i shares his thoughts and visions in verses, grooves and melodies while discussi...
Mar 05, 2019•24 min
