In this afikra FWD, Helana forwards an article on the presence of elements of Latin American music in songs of Mohamed Abd El-Wahab and Farid al-Atrach. The article was originally written by Bacim Mejri in french and published by The Tunisian Center for Musicological Publication (CTUPM). Note: Helana 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...
Dec 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 56
In this afikra FWD, Nisrine tells about the children's book "Shams" through an article on Scene Arabia. The article and this FWD explore the presentation of trauma in the book and relate it to what the author has experienced as a child in 2009 Iraq. Note: Nisrine 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/thebroo...
Dec 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 55
In this afikra FWD, Farah Kader discusses Etel Adnan's exhibition “Light’s New Measure”, this comes weeks after the passing of Adnan and to know more about the artist in honor of her memory. Note: Farah 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 commu...
Dec 07, 2021•7 min•Ep. 54
In this afikra FWD, Caroline Schaefer forwards Vogue Arabia's article on the first Arab supermodel the Lebanese Andrée Acouri. Caroline explains Acouri's career and her life today years after walking Dior, Channel runaways around the world. Note: Caroline 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/thebrooklynnoma...
Dec 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 53
In this afikra FWD, Batoul Khalifeh talks about the article “Between Art and Activism: Inji Efflatoun’s Life Revisited” from Ahram Online. Batoul talks about how Efflatoun's art changed along the years between her upbringing, activism, and imprisonment. Note: Batoul 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/theb...
Nov 30, 2021•12 min•Ep. 52
In this afikra FWD, May Khalil forward the Journal of Arabic Literature article “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” that discusses the intellectual circles, also known as “Salon” of Lebanese-Palestinian poet, essayist, and translator: Mayy Ziyadah. Note: May 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://...
Nov 29, 2021•14 min•Ep. 51
In this afikra FWD, Yasmeen Shahzadeh talks about the Moriya Productions documentary series "Bus 47: The Bus That Knew No Borders” which can be found on youtube. Bus 47 follows the reconstruction and research about bus routes in the first half of the 20th century. Note: Yasmeen 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.instag...
Nov 25, 2021•12 min•Ep. 50
In this afikra FWD, Farah Cheaib talks about "Ziryab, the Incredible Story of the Baghdad Singer" - El legado andalusi. Farah forwards the Spanish article, to talk about Ziyrab, taken as a slave from Mosul to Baghdad where he became a master of the oud and song. He was then exiled and fled to Cordoba. Note: Farah 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 Th...
Nov 24, 2021•13 min•Ep. 49
In this afikra FWD, Mohamad Tassabehji forwards a BBC news article breaking down the connection between Shawarma and Taco Al Pastor. 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 afikra Community Presentations: A community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a topi...
Nov 23, 2021•11 min•Ep. 48
In this afikra FWD, Zayoun abu Mayleh forwards the ArabLit Quarterly article "Climbing up the Mountain - Reviving Folk Songs of Palestinian Resistance" by Shaimaa Abu Lebda. Zayoun talks further about folk songs and the song “Ya Tala'ayn El-Jabal”. Note: Zayoun 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/thebrookl...
Nov 22, 2021•11 min•Ep. 47
In this afikra FWD, Ahmed Ashour talks about "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine. Ahmed talks about the characters, plot, and post-modern literature. Note: Ahmed 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-dep...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 46
In this afikra FWD, Nihal Abdellatif talks about "Indigo in the Arab World" by Jenny Balfour-Paul. Nihal discusses the uses of indigo in Oman, Syria, and Morocco and its symbolism in clothing. Note: Nihal 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 com...
Nov 17, 2021•14 min•Ep. 45
In this afikra FWD, Dema Mourad talks about "Emotion, Performance, and Temporality in Arab Music: Reflections on Tarab." Dema discusses repetition, protension, and retention in Muwashahat and Tarab. Note: Dema 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: ...
Nov 16, 2021•16 min•Ep. 44
In this afikra FWD, Mirna Abdo talks about "From Asir to Coachella- How the Flower Men of Saudi Arabia were sporting flower crowns before it was cool." Mirna discusses the life of the tribe in which men wore flower crowns and talks about their style. Note: Mirna 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/thebrook...
Nov 15, 2021•10 min•Ep. 43
In this afikra FWD, Mudassir Azam talked about "Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of A Ninth Century Physician" by Malek Badri. Mudassir discusses the relationship between the mind and the body, phobias, and notions of depression, anger, and stress. Note: Mudassir 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 Brookl...
Nov 11, 2021•10 min•Ep. 42
In this afikra FWD, Tanya Sukkari talked about "On Photography in Lebanon" from Kaph Books. On Photography in Lebanon is a book in which forty contributors share their perspectives on photography in Lebanon, evoking its equally numerous forms of existence. Examining techniques, practices, uses, objects, images, histories, and artistic approaches, this publication presents 380 photographs produced between the end of the 19th century and the present day. Note: Tanya is not an expert on this subjec...
Nov 10, 2021•10 min•Ep. 41
In this afikra FWD, Maha Kamel talked about Arbo Cubano: The seminal album by Hanine y Son Cubano. Maha discusses the musical elements, turning the album to reality, and the theme of universal longing. Note: Maha 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 Presentation...
Nov 09, 2021•11 min•Ep. 40
In this afikra FWD, Laila Karaman talked about "Gazbia Sirry- When Modern Arab Form Meets Politics" by Fatenn Mostafa-Kanafani. Laila discusses the themes in Sirry's artwork which are polygamy, gender preference/roles, gender equality, occupation/civil rights, and new political era (post 1952 revolution) and the aftermath. Note: Laila 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 Ra...
Nov 08, 2021•11 min•Ep. 39
In this afikra FWD, Pilar Rashad talked about "The Controversial Street Music that Won't Be Silenced," an article written by Adham Youssef for BBC Culture on Egypt's popular working-class music. Note: Pilar 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 c...
Oct 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 38
In this afikra FWD, Naif Al Bidh talked about the history of South Yemen as the only Arab communist state and how the essence of a collective South West Asian culture was lost. Note: Naif 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 del...
Oct 26, 2021•12 min•Ep. 37
In this afikra FWD, Soukayna Remmal talked about H. Matisse's influences and resulting paintings in Morocco. Matisse was known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. Note: Soukayna 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 c...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min•Ep. 36
In this afikra FWD, Yasmin Alkhowaiter talked about the exchange of coffee and knowledge across Ottomans and European borders. Yasmin told the story of ambassador Suleyman Aga, and his snub of King Louis XIV in 1669. Note: Yasmin 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 Commu...
Oct 21, 2021•11 min•Ep. 35
In this afikra FWD, Hiba Sarrouj talked about Dance around the Mediterranean by Jana Al Hassan. Hiba explained harmony between word and body, human characteristics in choreography design, and the dancers' drawing with their bodies to the details of their daily lives. Note: Hiba 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.instag...
Oct 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 34
In this afikra FWD, Bootheina Majoul talked about 'Les Bijoux de Tunisie.' Note: Bootheina 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 and culture during...
Oct 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 33
In this afikra FWD, Dania Homsi talked about the romance novel 'Zabibah and the King' by Saddam Hussein, which was first published anonymously in 2000. Note: Dania 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 presen...
Oct 18, 2021•9 min•Ep. 32
In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh talked about 'Midnight in Cairo: The Divas of Egypt's Roaring 20s' by Raphael Cormack. Cormack unveils the rich histories of independent, enterprising women like vaudeville star Rose al-Youssef (who launched one of Cairo’s most important newspapers); nightclub singer Mounira al-Mahdiyya (the first woman to lead an Egyptian theater company) and her great rival, Oum Kalthoum (still venerated for her soulful lyrics); and other fabulous female stars of the interw...
Oct 15, 2021•12 min•Ep. 31
In this afikra FWD, Nisrine Shehadeh talked about Sheikh Imam, an Egyptian composer and singer. For most of his life, Sheikh Imam formed a duo with the famous Egyptian colloquial poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. Together, they were known for their political songs in favor of the poor and the working classes. Note: Nisrine 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...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 30
In this afikra FWD, Khaled Malas talked about the challenges of UX design in the Arabic language. 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 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 histor...
Oct 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 29
In this afikra FWD, Hasheemah Afaneh discussed the article “Dabkeh in the Delta” by Joseph Schechla. This article is part of the book "Taking Root: Arab-American Community Studies" which examines the Arab-American experience. Note: Hasheemah 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 ...
Jul 03, 2021•10 min•Ep. 26
In this afikra FWD, Ma'in Nafi' discussed the article "Self-Portrait of a Nation: The Arab Exhibition in Mandate Jerusalem" by Nadi Abusaada. He further elaborated on the exhibitions that took place between 1931-1934. Note: Ma'in 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 Commu...
Jul 03, 2021•15 min•Ep. 27
