In this afikra FWD, Nesem Al-Ali talked about the book "Frankenstein in Baghdad" by the Iraqi writer Ahmad Saadawi. The context of the story took place in 2005 where conflict was prevalent in Iraq. Note: Nasem 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 & Laila Mokhiber Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Comm...
Jun 25, 2021•11 min•Ep. 23
In this afikra FWD, Khaled Alqahtani talked about Sawt Asura, a platform that showcases and preserves women's art of sound and singing in Saudi Arabia. He also discussed the platform's archive and main pillars. Note: Khaled 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 & Laila Mokhiber Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About t...
Jun 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 21
In this afikra FWD, Laura Albast discussed the article "The Male Dancer in the Middle East and Central Asia" by Anthony Shay who is a dancer and choreographer specializing in dances from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. She further elaborated on the negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with male dancing. Note: Laura 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...
Jun 25, 2021•11 min•Ep. 22
In this afikra FWD, Isra Sati talked about the facial sacrification of women in Sudan, its origin, and its different shapes and meanings. Note: Isra 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 & Laila Mokhiber 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 ...
Jun 25, 2021•9 min•Ep. 24
In this afikra FWD, Khalil Hamad talked about Alb, which is the first Arabic programming language. He elaborated on the reason behind its creation by Ramsey Nasser and its importance. Note: Khalil 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 & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Present...
Jun 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 19
In this afikra FWD, Omar Ashhab discussed the article “Ibn Firnas and His Contribution to the Aviation Technology of the World” to explore the previous work of Ibn Firnas and related it to the present technologies. Note: Omar 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 & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ In th...
Jun 18, 2021•9 min•Ep. 20
In this afikra FWD, Saif Amer discussed the article "Among the Norse Tribes" The Remarkable Account of Ibn Fadlan by Judith Gabriel. He further investigated the fleets of Vikings who came to contact the Arab world and the consequences. Note: Said 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 & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/the...
Jun 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 17
In this afikra FWD, Lama Diriyeh discussed the different Palestinian dress designs and how such designs reflect the woman's geographical area as well as her social role. Note: Lama 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 & Yasmin Khawaja Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A commun...
Jun 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 18
Salma Serry wanted to investigate the influence Hawwa' magazine had over the Egyptian Kitchen in the 20th century. To do so she looks into what Egypt & Egyptian cuisine were like at the time, the magazine and its cookbooks, the readers, and the recipes & content. 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 & Dana El Masri, afikra Montreal Ambassador Edited by: Ra...
Jun 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 16
In this afikra FWD, Rami Soudah shares an Annahar article on the beginnings of Fairouz, how she started her musical career, going from a singer at the radio stations of Damascus and the Near East (in Yafa) and how she found fame as a small-time radio singer. 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: Bader AlSaad , afikra GCC Ambassador Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads h...
Jun 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 15
In this afikra FWD, Rund Alarabi from Locale Sudan shares the book “Prison Notebook” by Ibrahim El-Salahi. El-Salahi is a Sudanese artist who was arrested in 1975 and held without trial in Khartoum's Kober Prison. In the weeks of house arrest that followed his release, the pioneering modernist artist produced his Prison Notebook. 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: Bader AlSaad , afikra GC...
Jun 04, 2021•11 min•Ep. 14
In this afikra FWD, Qutouf Yahia from Locale Sudan shares an article on "Northern Sudanese Singing 1908-1958" by El-sirr A. Gadour. El-sirr is a Sudanese poet, actor, and cultural figure. 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: Bader AlSaad , afikra GCC Ambassador Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community ...
Jun 04, 2021•14 min•Ep. 13
Khaled Malas looks into the Andalusian Renaissance through an artistic lens, exploring the components of Andalusian music and its influence across time. 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 , & Leen Sadder, afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music by The Brooklyn Nomads https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynnomads/ About the afikra Community Presentations: A community mem...
Jun 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 12
In this afikra FWD, Louisa forwards the “Algerian Chronicles” by Albert Camus delving into the author's relationship to Algeria. 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: Feras Al-Saab, 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 ...
Jun 04, 2021•11 min•Ep. 10
In this afikra FWD, Helana Reyad forwards the Arab Jewish Contributions to Southwest Asia/North Africa; Case Study: Jews in the Golden Era of Cinema and Music. 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: Feras Al-Saab, 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 ...
Jun 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 9
In this afikra FWD, Zainah shares the book "Resistance an article by Schwabe, Siri. “Resistance in Representation: The Diasporic Politics of Club Deportivo Palestino" by Siri Schwabe to talk about Palestino.” The article explores the Club Deportivo Palestino is a national, professional football (soccer) team in Chile. 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: Feras Al-Saab, afikra Edited by: Ram...
Jun 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 11
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 on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Feras Al-Saab, 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 ...
Jun 04, 2021•14 min•Ep. 8
Mysa Kafil-Hussain investigates the often-overlooked story of the Arabs on the Titanic. How many were there? Where did they come from? And what happened to them? This presentation will uncover these stories and delve deeper into the history of Arab immigration to the United States of America in the early 20th Century. Note: Mysa is not an expert on this topic but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject. Hosted by: Maha Kamel , afikra DC Ambassador Edited by: Ramzi...
May 28, 2021•47 min•Ep. 7
In this afikra FWD, Faisal Juma shares the book “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms” by Gerard Russell. 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...
May 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 5
In this afikra FWD, Karim Khartabil forwards the book "The Parisian" by Isabella Hammad. 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 histo...
May 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 6
In this afikra FWD, Sara Refai forwards a podcast episode by The Ottoman History Podcast on WWI in the Syrian & Lebanese 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 ...
May 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 4
In this afikra FWD, Sura Ali shares a documentary film by Amir Amirani on the largest protest in history. 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 A...
May 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 3
Mohamad Tassabehji looks into the Suez Canal in Egypt. Who thought of building it, how it happened, and what is it like today? Note: Mohamed 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 rela...
Apr 30, 2021•44 min•Ep. 2
Shady Daoud digs into the Nubian music icon Hamza El Din, the genre, the music, and the legacy. Note: Shady 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 history a...
Apr 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 1
