This episode was recorded on March 26th, 2023 Hosted by: Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/ Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/ Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHJvCx1_KQ FOLLOW & RATE THE BAS SOU'AL PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afikra-community-podcast/id1565637642 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xCyuEfM33j9yhzHgA0bYi » Anghami: https://play....
Jul 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 85
This podcast was recorded on May 1st 2023. All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim Read more about Arab Routes: Pathways to Syrian California 👉 https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=29385&promo=S21XMESA-FM Hosted by: Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.co...
Jun 27, 2024•42 min•Ep. 84
This episode was recorded on May 21st 2023 and was based on a presentation that Farrah gave at a afikra presentation in Los Angeles. All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim Read more about Arab Routes: Pathways to Syrian California 👉 https://www.sup.org/books/title/...
Jun 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 83
This episode was recorded on April 13, 2023. All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/toronto/2023/alghoul Hosted by: Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/ Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/ Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊...
May 16, 2024•43 min•Ep. 82
This episode was recorded on April 16, 2023. All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahim Hosted by: Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/ Yasmin Khawaja 👉 https://www.instagram.com/millennialvillager/ Theme music: The Brooklyn Nomads | Sidi Mansour 🔊 ...
May 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of the afikra community podcast series, Bas Sou'al, Franca Al-Khouri from afikra's Berlin chapter gives a "Forward" presentation on an Al Jazeera English-language documentary "40 Years of Solitude". The documentary follows Moroccan soldiers who fought for the French in the Indochina War in Vietnam in the mid-20th century and remained in Vietnam after Morocco's Independence. Using the documentary as a starting point, Franca explores the relationship between France (as a colonial p...
Apr 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of Bas Sou'al – the @afikra_community podcast – Tala Fasheh explores the history of Sonnenallee, aka the "Arab Street" in Berlin. She talks about the different circumstances the street has lived and overcome throughout time, beginning from its construction, to the times of Nazi Germany and the Cold War, post-German reunification, and finally present day, touching on future implications. This episode was recorded on July 23rd 2023. All community presentations are prepared and pres...
Mar 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 80
In this afikra FWD presentation, recorded on July 17th 2023, Mustapha Kammoun joins us from Berlin to talk about Sélim Nassib's novel "I Loved You For Your Voice" that's based on the life of Umm Kulthum. The book is told through the eyes of poet Ahmed Ramy, the man who wrote her lyrics and loved her in vain. Mustapha dives into their relationship, unrequited love, their music and her iconic "voice that sets pain free." All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the ...
Mar 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 79
This episode was recorded on July 10 2023. Asma Ibrahim from afikra's London chapter kicks off a new season of the afika community podcast, Bas Sou'al, and shares her Feature presentation on the Hadrami diaspora's role in bringing Yemeni Culture to Indonesia. Asma starts by sharing a clip from the viral WhatsApp video that inspired her to dive deeper into this topic before reflecting on how the Yemeni diaspora contributed so successfully and deeply to their adopted culture. She traces the first ...
Feb 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 78
In this afikra FWD, Sima Bou Jawde talks to us about Ruby Hamad's book: "White Tears/Brown Scars".The book was published in 2019, and it catalyzes the debate on how white feminism aids in silencing women of color’s lived experiences, while using their tears as a weapon in aiding white supremacy. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music ...
Sep 15, 2022•14 min•Ep. 76
In this afikra FWD, Samer Bou Jawde sheds light on Fawwaz Traboulsi’s book (إن كان بدّك تعشق...) and specifically the chapter on Dabke rituals and transformations. Samer talks about Dabke origins, key players and relationships, cultural characteristics, rituals and transitions. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn No...
Sep 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 77
In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam forwards a book by Leif Manger on the Hadrami Diaspora. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a topic related to the Arab world’s hist...
Apr 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 75
In this afikra FWD, Sarah Abufarha shares a paper written by the famous Iraqi Architecture Rifat Chadirj who is known as the father of modern Iraqi architecture on Architectural Education in Iraq. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Prese...
Apr 18, 2022•14 min•Ep. 74
In this afikra FWD, Gustavo Racy forwards a book on the Lebanese diaspora by Akram F. Khater, Inventing Home: Emigration, Gender, and the Middle Class in Lebanon, 1870-1920 . Inventing Home delves into the stories of these travels, shedding much-needed light on the impact of emigration and immigration on the development of modernity. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afik...
Apr 15, 2022•14 min•Ep. 73
يحدثنا صادق يحيى الحراسي عن منصات التراث الرقمية في اليمن مستندا الى مقال من مجلة المدينة. وهي مجلة رقمية تسلط الضوء على الثقافة والمجتمع المدني في اليمن. ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه. In this afikra FWD, Sadiq Al-Harasi shares an article from Almadanya Magazine exploring the Digital Heritage Platforms in Yemen and the opportunities...
Apr 11, 2022•12 min•Ep. 72
In this afikra FEATURE, Mohamad Tassabehji Mohamad talks about the city during Baghdad’s Golden Age and the production of cookbooks in that era. He does so by asking the question of "Why did Baghdad emerge as the Gastro capital of the ancient world? Why did they produce so many cookbooks during that era ?" Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman T...
Apr 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 71
يقدم لنا ليث باسم في هذه الحلقة عن كتاب الفرعون الأخير للكاتب جيلبرت سينويه. يتتطرق هذا الكتاب لحياة محمد علي المعروف بمؤسس مصر الحديثة. ملاحظة: هذا العرض التقديمي هو أولى العروض المقدمة باللغة العربية على منصة عفكرة. مقدمو مجتمع "عفكرة" ليسوأ خبراء في المواضيع المقدمة. يشارك المقدمون معلومات عن الموضوع على أمل تحفيز الاهتمام فبه. In this afikra FWD, Laith Bassam explores Muhammad Ali's biography as written by Gilbert Sinoue in the book "Le Dernier Pharaon." Note: The presenter is not an expert...
Mar 25, 2022•15 min•Ep. 70
In this afikra FWD, Hellen Almoustafa forwards a chapter from the book "The Art of Minorities: Cultural Representation in Museums of the Middle East and North Africa". The chapter focuses on the Al Azem Palace in Syria and the Ethnographization of Syrian Society. Note: The presenter is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://ww...
Mar 21, 2022•16 min•Ep. 69
In this afikra FWD, Lina Saad Jaber forwards the article by Noura al-Tijani on the website www.palestine-family.net. PFN is a cultural archive for the Palestinian community and for all others who want to learn more about the Palestinian culture, identity, and history. Note: Lina is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.insta...
Feb 14, 2022•10 min•Ep. 68
In this afikra FWD, Hana Ebrahim introduces us to the article, Modern Swahili: The Integration of Arabic Culture Into Swahili Literature. "Due to her geographical position, the African continent has for many centuries hosted visitors from other continents such as Asia and Europe. Such visitors came to Africa as explorers, missionaries, traders, and colonialists. Arabs have had a particularly long history of interaction with East African people, and have therefore made a significant contribution ...
Feb 14, 2022•14 min•Ep. 67
In this afikra FWD, Ghiya Bsat tells us about the Sima dance company, a company of professional dancers from all over the world with skills and training ranging across various dance & art forms. Ansaf, is the company's new work by acclaimed Palestinian choreographer Alaa Krimed exploring important questions and concepts facing the Arab World. Note: Ghiya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , af...
Feb 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 66
In this afikra FWD, Rayya forwards an article written by Gail Simmons and photographed by George Azar for the Saudi Aramco World journal. "Hebron’s Glass History" the article surveys the history of the handcraft in Hebron city. Note: Rayya is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the af...
Jan 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 65
In this afikra FWD, Usman forwards an academic paper “Symmetry, Sympathy and Sensation: Talismanic Efficacy and Slippery Iconographies in Early Thirteen-Century Iraq, Syria, and Anatolia’ by Persis Berlekamp. The paper's main focus is on magic in 13th-century architecture. Note: Usman is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www...
Jan 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 64
In this afikra FWD, Tarik tells the story of Mariem Hassan - The Voice of the Sahara, from the article on Raseef22. Hassan is a Moroccan singer whose career was heavily inspired by the Sahrawi independence movement. Note: Tarik is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Communi...
Jan 18, 2022•9 min•Ep. 63
In this afikra FWD, Yara runs us through the article "The Best Board Games of the Ancient World” as she tells us about the origins and basics of popular board games from the past. Note: Yara is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A community member ...
Dec 23, 2021•11 min•Ep. 62
In this afikra FWD, Hazem forwards a documentary Miguel de Olaso on National Geographic. The film and Hazem tell on one of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast. Note: Hazem is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads...
Dec 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 61
In this afikra FWD, Mohamad tells the story of the People’s Champ: Grendizer as told by an article on Arab News. The article and Mohamad discuss how Grendizer found its way to Arab TVs and become an icon for young children. Note: Mohamad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afik...
Dec 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 60
In this afikra FWD, Muhammad forwards a film from Aljazeera World on Britain’s First Yemenis. The film discusses the first wave of Yemeni immigrants to Britain and their life during that time. Note: Muhammad is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A ...
Dec 17, 2021•10 min•Ep. 59
In this afikra FWD, Madison forwards the article "Breaking the Mold: Can the MENA Region Be a Leader in Inclusive Capital?" published by Middle East Institute. The article starts out by setting the stage of what has been happening in the Middle East region over the last decade when it comes to unicorns, a privately-held company that is valued at $1 billion or more. Note: Madison is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted b...
Dec 16, 2021•12 min•Ep. 58
In this afikra FWD, Jude talks to us about the book “The Meursault Investigation” by Kamel Daoud. The Meursault Investigation is a response to Albert Camus’ novel, The Stranger, by retelling the story from the perspective of the Arab’s victim’s brother, Harun. Note: Jude is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna , afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com...
Dec 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 57
