Join Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, for another musical journey through the Arab world. This episode aired on Feb 13, 2014 and features amazing indie/alternative Arabic music from the MENA region plus 2 promotional spots for Mike Massy's upcoming concert at Stanford. Playlist for Arabology Thurs 13 February 2014 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artis/ Track/Album/Label 1. Said Mrad/ Mazaj (ft Oumeima)/ Another Thousand and One Nights/ Said Mrad 2. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak P...
Feb 12, 2014•1 hr 40 min
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 30 January 2014 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Charbel Moreno/ Ya Leili/ Ya Leili/ Charbel Moreno 2. Edd Abbas, Lipos, Elepheel/ Teesh/ Tripnol/Edd, Lipos & Elepheel 3. Heba Al Mansoury (Zeid Hamdan)/ Reema/ Sah El Noum/Lebanese Underground 4. Lahoud, Aline/ Khedni Maak/ The Voice/ France 5. Brief interview with student Henry Shinton 6. Omar Souleyman/ Nahy/ Wenu Wenu/Ribbon Music 7. Khalas/ Hebbena/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/Zidani 8. Sadat & Ala...
Jan 29, 2014•1 hr 45 min
The Jan 23, 2014 Arabology Podcast spotlights Arabic covers/versions of Western songs + remakes of old Arabic classics. Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 23 Jan 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S ARABIC VERSIONS OF WESTERN SONGS 1. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive [Elvis Presley] 2. Mashrou' Leila/ Ghadan Yawmon Afdal/ Mashrou' Leila [The Gorillaz] 3. Sofia Marikh/ Tahwak/ Tahwak/ Rotana [Barbra Streisand] 4. Mariem Labidi/ La Ma Twade3nish/ Labidi [Jacques Brel] 5. Faudel/ Bambino/ Bled Memory/ Mercury ...
Jan 22, 2014•1 hr 41 min
The 7th Season premiere episode of 'Arabology' (aired Jan 16, 2014) showcases and discusses the different musical genres that are emerging from the Arab world, including but not limited to Arabic Rock, gorgeous ballads, Arabic Hip Hop, Electro Shaabi + Sufi music, songs and poetry (along with English translations), Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 16 January 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 2. Jam3 Tkseer/ Qaseeda shrera/ Ghanni ...
Jan 15, 2014•1 hr 52 min
This year-end episode of 'Arabology' showcases the Top 30 alternative/indie Arabic songs of 2013 along with shoutouts by some of the featured artists. Top 30 Songs 2013 Featured on Arabology 20 Dec 2013 DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label (plus special salute by artist if available) 1. Massar Egbari/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Massar Egbari 2. Akher Zephir/ Akherto Lahn Hazin/ Counter Culture/ Eka3 3. Mashrou' Leila/ Abdo/ Raasuk/ Mashrou' Leila (Preceded by message from Hamed Sinno) 4....
Dec 19, 2013•2 hr 48 min
This episode of Arabology aired on Dec 12, 2013 and broaches the theme of tolerance in the Arab world by showcasing songs and music that promote religious coexistence, social equality, LGBT rights, Arab American identity and more. Show includes interview with 'Alhurra' TV producer Louis Karim. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/dec-12-arabology-podcast-ft-songs-about.html Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 12 Dec 2013 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Tania Kassis/ I...
Dec 11, 2013•1 hr 40 min
This episode of 'Arabology' aired on Dec 5, 2013 and featured poignant Arabic music, including two exclusive tracks by Lebanese singer/composer Mike Massy. Show also features 5-part interview with Lebanese American writer/film producer/human rights activist Bassam Kassab + interview with Amr Adly, Postdoctoral Fellow at CDDRL (Stanford University) who discusses issues related to the political economy of Egypt and Tunisia. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/125-arabology-podcast-f...
Dec 04, 2013•1 hr 35 min
This episode aired on Nov 21, 2013 and included interviews with Stanford student/activist Kristian Davis Bailey who spoke about his trip to the West Bank; Lebanese American playwright Mona Mansour who continues our conversation from last week's show; and Yasmine Hamdan in a special segment of an interview that had previously been aired in its entirety on 'Arabology. Also includes a special remix of Yasmine Hamdan's 'Shouei" plus a slew of other Arabic songs and music (see below): Playlist for Ar...
Nov 20, 2013•1 hr 49 min
This episode of Arabology aired on Nov 14, 2013 and featured fresh Arabic music (see below) plus interviews with Arash Aramesh (National Security Adviser for the Stanford Law School) who discusssed the current state of US-Iranian relations; Mona Mansour (Lebanese American playwright of 'Urge for Going'); and Jordanian caricaturist Yazan Khalifeh whose illustrations are featured at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yazan-Khalifeh-illustration/206446656059406 Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 14 Nov 2013...
Nov 13, 2013•1 hr 18 min
Interview with Mazen Hajjar, owner of the Lebanese Brewery "961 Beer." The interview was conducted in English in Lebanon during the summer 2011.
Nov 09, 2013•23 min
In addition to selected Arabic songs, this episode Includes a 2-part interview with Wissam Yafi, the Lebanese American founder of TidWit.com and an expert in Middle East politics, economics and technology policy. His field comparative study, conducted for Harvard University on the MENA region, received recognition at the Kennedy School of Government's Center for International Development. More recently, he has been running an E-learning organization helping governments, non-profits, and business...
Nov 06, 2013•56 min
Show aired on Oct 31, 2013 and includes impromptu performance by 2 members of ASWAT Bay Area Arabic Music Ensemble from their tribute concert to Abdel Halim Hafez which will take place on Dec 7 + Stanford student Alon D who juxtaposes Arabic and Hebrew + great songs and music by Tania Saleh, Mashrou' Leila, Rachid Taha (singing the Arabic version of 'It's Now or Never'), Akher Zapheer, Akim El Sikameya, Massar Egbari, Mike Massy, Adel Salameh, Omar Offendum, Rima Banna, Abdulrahman Mohammed &...
Oct 30, 2013•1 hr 31 min
The Oct 24, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' includes a live interview with Lebanese American soul singer Naima Grace Shalhoub who discusses her hit 'Herstory of Soul' and sings, live, her amazing version of the Arabic classic 'Adduka Al-Mayyas.' (video at http://youtu.be/ZAiDaoQ1arA). Show also features music by Mashrou' Leila, Rima Khcheich, NO Blues, Dalida (Remix), Yolla Khalife and humorous tracks by Michelle Keserwany and Rania Kurdi. Show also includes ticket giveaway to the Aswat tribute conc...
Oct 23, 2013•1 hr 49 min
Interview with Ahmad Qousi about Ramadan in the USA.
Oct 20, 2013•16 min
Moumen Smihi + Peter Limbrick Full Interview by arabology
Oct 17, 2013•1 hr 12 min
In addition to music by Mashrou' Leila, Tania Saleh, Watcha Clan, and Massar Egbari, this episode of Arabology (aired Oct 17, 2013) includes a ticket giveaway to the Abdel Halim Hafez tribute concert by Aswat on Dec 7 + a segment of the opening of the 'Markaz' at Stanford (ft interviews with Stanford students Nadia Smati, Subhan Ali, Osama El-Gabalawy) . This episode also includes segments from my interview with Moroccan Filmmaker Moumen Smihi and Professor Peter Limbrick, Associate Professor, F...
Oct 16, 2013•1 hr 11 min
The 2nd episode of the 6th season of Arabology (aired Oct 10, 2013) includes music by Massar Egbari, Ziad Sahab & Yasmina Fayed, NO Blues, Salam, Mashrou' Leila, Breaking the Boundaries and Abdulrahman Mohammed, Yolla Khalife, Tania Saleh, Adel Salameh, May Nasr, Jadal. Episode also includes interview with Serge Bakalian, Executive Director of the Arab Film Festival and Director Jessica Habie whose film 'Mars at Sunrise' will screen at the Arab Film Festival in San Francisco on Oct 12, 2013....
Oct 09, 2013•1 hr 58 min
The 6th Season Premiere of of 'Arabology' (aired Oct 3, 2013) features DJ Ramzi discussing and playing alternative Arabic music, including Arabic blues, Hip Hop,Rock, ballads, instrumentals, world fusion, and more. Artists include Mashrou' Leila, Pangia, Tania Saleh, Mike Massy (Remix), Akher Zapheer, No Blues, Revolution Records, MWR, Rania Kurdi, Yolla Khalife, Rahim Alhaj, Adel Salameh, Tania Kassis, Jalilah and three Fairuz songs that have been recently recorded/revamped by top world music a...
Oct 02, 2013•1 hr 56 min
Interview with Mike Massy Part 3 by arabology
Aug 15, 2013•4 min
Interview with Mike Massy Part 4 by arabology
Aug 15, 2013•4 min
Interview with Mike Massy Part 2 by arabology
Aug 15, 2013•5 min
The second part of this summer edition of Arabology (aired Aug 14, 2013) includes a 4-part interview with Rania Kurdi, an interview with the Director of 'The Rania Show' Amjad Al Rasheed, and a selection of songs by Rania Kurdi throughout.
Aug 15, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Part 1 of this summer episode of Arabology (aired Aug 14, 2013) includes a biography and discography of Jordanian actress/singer/'Arab Idol' TV presenter Rania Kurdi along with excerpts from her most famous songs. Part 2 includes interview and available at http://snd.sc/13C82i5
Aug 15, 2013•49 min
This special summer edition of 'Arabology' (aired Aug 14, 2013) showcases the career and music of Jordanian singer/actress/'Arab Idol' Presenter RANIA KURDI. First part of the show features a narrated biography of RANIA KURDI with music excerpts while the second part features a 4-part interview with Rania Kurdi herself who talks about her career and about her hilarious her summer 2013 TV hit series "The Rania Show.' Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&s...
Aug 13, 2013•2 hr 1 min
The 4-hour 5th season finale of Arabology aired on June 13, 2013 and featured music by some of the Arab World's best alternative musicians/artists along with commentary (in English) by DJ Ramzi. Also includes interview with Director Rami Musa Alayan who discussed his film 'Private Sun' as well as with the film's soundtrack composer Frank Gelat. Show features music by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Mike Massy, Tania Saleh, Egyptian Projet, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburadwan, Omar Offendum, La Tlateh...
Jun 11, 2013•3 hr 39 min
This episode of 'Arabology' (aired June 6, 2013) features a 90 minute musical interview with Lebanese born singer/songwriter/actress Yasmine Hamdan who has redefined alternative Arabic music as part of Soapkills (with Zeid Hamdan) before working with Mirwais as YAS on the 'Arabology' album and eventually launching a solo career of her own.
Jun 05, 2013•1 hr 26 min
The first 90 min of this podcast feature a musical interview with Lebanese born singer/songwriter/actress YASMINE HAMDAN who has redefined alternative Arabic music as part of Soapkills (with Zeid Hamdan) before working with Mirwais as YAS on the 'Arabology' album and eventually launching a solo career of her own. The second part of this podcast (30 min) includes songs by Oumeima El Khalil, The Egyptian Project, Pangia, Rima Khcheich, El Far3i, El Ras. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2...
Jun 04, 2013•1 hr 54 min
May Nasr Interview May 2013 by arabology
May 23, 2013•16 min
Special episode dedicated to 'Arab Women's Voices in Music, Literature, and Culture' including: 1. An interview with May Nasr and the premiere of her new song 'Ouhibbouka" (lyrics by Ghada Samman) 2. Writer Arin Mango who reads excerpts from her article "What's Islam Got to Do with It?' which was published in 'Avicenna: The Stanford Journal of Muslim Affairs' (Vol 3 No. 1 Winter 2013) 3. A conversation with Nisrin Elamin (Doctoral student at Stanford) who broaches issues related to Sudanese cult...
May 23, 2013•2 hr 2 min
Interview with Eliyahu Sills conducted by telephone in May 2013. Aired during May 16 episode of Arabology. Complete podcast available at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/arabology-s5-episode-6
May 16, 2013•19 min
