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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://goldenthread.org 2. (15:30) Song excerpt: "Jowa Beiti" by The Synaptik X Maysa Daw 3. (16:06) Interview with Yasmina Tawil, Programming Director for the Arab Film Festival, who spotlights the Opening Night feature film 'Hajjan' by Abu Bakr Shawky and the other selected movies. For info and tickets, see arabfilmfestival.org Segment was recorded in October 2023 More info at https://www.arabology.org

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 listen, go to https://kite.link/arabology Read more about this event at https://www.arabology.org/2023/09/hiya.html

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.

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 that is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing music and other cultural productions from the Arab world. 'Arabology' airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and podcasts can be streamed on all major platforms. * Arabology Blog: arabology.org * All Podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other platforms and are housed at: SoundCloud.com/arabology

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 productions from the Arab world. 'Arabology' airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and podcasts can be streamed on all major platforms. * Arabology Blog: arabology.org * All Podcasts are housed at: SoundCloud.com/arabology/sets/podcasts This interview was recorded in May 2023 at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM

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'rap, The Synaptik, Hosam Omran & Nada Abo Treka, Tamer Nafar and Omar Offendum. Podcast also spotlighted instrumentals and mixes by Maxi 45 Records, Timothy Maloof, Suad Bushnaq, DJ Laith, Dina Madi and Fady D. Arabology is presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host @ KZSU 90.1 FM. See Playlist in Comments below(Sort by Track Time) More info at https://www.arabology.org

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

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 past, present, and future as they trace the influence of Al-Andalus and Arabic-speaking peoples on music and culture, from New York City's Little Syria to the birth of California Surf Rock. Omar Offendum is a Syrian-American rapper/spoken word artist. Known for his unique blend of hip-hop and Arabic poetry, he’s been featured on prominent world news outlets (Aljazeera, BBC, PBS, LA Times), lectured at a number of prestigious academic institutions (Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, UT-Austin, UCLA, SOAS, American University of Beirut), collaborated with major museums and cultural organizations (LACMA / Penn Museum / Ithra / Shangri-La / Arab-American National Museum), and helped raise millions of dollars for various humanitarian relief groups (Islamic Relief, Karam Foundation, Syrian-American Medical Society). Offendum was recently named a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, an Arab America Foundation "40 Under 40" award recipient, and a member of both the Pillars Fund cohort for Muslim Narrative Change and the RaceForward Butterfly Lab cohort for Immigrant Narrative Strategy. He currently resides in the great state of New York with his wife and two little children, while daydreaming about the jasmine tree-lined streets of Damascus. Ronnie Malley is a multi-instrumentalist musician, theatrical performer, producer, and educator. He is executive director of Intercultural Music Production in Chicago and a teaching artist with Chicago Public Schools. Ronnie's theater credits include the Broadway musical tour of the Tony Award Winning The Band's Visit and Disney's The Jungle Book. He also performs with the music groups Allos Musica, Apollo’s Fire, Surabhi Ensemble, and more. Info and tickets at https://live.stanford.edu/calendar/january-2023/omar-offendum-oud-virtuoso-ronnie-malley

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

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.

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, Martin Yousif Zebari. SYNOPSIS: It is May 2001 in Cairo. Moody, Khalid, and their servant Taha are on the Queen Boat, a gay nightclub docked on the Nile. When an unexpected police raid results in the arrest and public humiliation of the attendees, the lives of these young men are altered forever. Adam Ashraf Elsayigh’s debut production weaves budding romances, class differences, and familial expectations into a loving portrait of three men who all struggle to rebuild their lives against all odds. For more info and tickets: https://goldenthread.org/productions/drowning-in-cairo/

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

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 year (2020). Yet despite such groundbreaking acheminements. Chef Ali (Alee) remains true to his beginnings and is always happy to share his journey to fame, as he did during our interview, in order to inspire others to pursue their dreams, no matter how far fetched they may seem. Read accompanying article at https://www.arabology.org/2021/11/alighzawi.html

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 events in Lebanon where the capital has been rocked by one of the most violent tragedies in recent memory. It is thus the aim of this talk to examine the way in which that indie Lebanese music may not only assist in healing and rebuilding the country, but also in reminding the world of Beirut's status as a hub of cultural activity with a rich, diverse music scene. Highlighted songs and Musicians (click on time below to move to that section): 00:00 Introduction by Katy W. of Sijal Institute (Amman, Jordan) 02:19 Introduction by Ramzi Salti (02:19) 13:33 Fairuz: Ya Hawa Beirut 15:42 Talia Lahoud: Li-Beirut 18:38 Yasmine Hamadan 21:52 Mashrou Leila 24:58 Tania Saleh 29:46 Zeid Hamdan 32:40 Mike Massy 35:23 Tania Kassis 38:34 Fareeq El Atrash 41:00 Naima Shalhoub 44:30 Discussion: Helping Lebanon 51:24 Q & A Session About Dr. Ramzi Salti: He was born in 1966 in Lebanon. French-educated in Beirut, he completed his high school education in Jordan. In 1983, he moved to the United States where he earned his B.A. in French and English and M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (Arabic, French, English) at the University of California at Riverside. Dr. Salti has been a full-time Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University since 1998. He authors his own 'Arabology' blog at www.arabology.org and hosts a weekly radio program titled 'Arabology' which airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM. Podcasts are available at https://soundcloud.com/arabology Artwork by Jordanian artist Tamer Al Ahmar (https://www.instagram.com/tameralahma...) Sijal Institute Website: https://www.sijal.org Dr. Salti Arabology Site (https://www.arabology.org/) and Podcasts (https://soundcloud.com/arabology) Video version of this talk is available at https://youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM

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

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

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 Synaptik Sholi Jarali - يسر و السينابتك شو الي جرالي 4. Khayfeh min bokra(ft. Majda Asad) خايفة من بكرا Yusor on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/yusor-n-hamed

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 [email protected]

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 based on his maternal grandmother’s journey from Berlin to Amman. The interview includes an excerpt from each book, read by the author himself. For more content + exclusive videos from this interview, please see https://www.arabology.org/2019/12/hazemtabbaa.html Hazem Tabbaa's books are available through his website at https://www.hazemtabbaa.com or on Amazon (Kindle and/or Paperback) at https://www.amazon.com/Hazem-Tabbaa/e/B07FZPGWJ3?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1575231441&sr=8-1

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 El Leil (15:01) 4. Um Kulthoum Swings (22:53)

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 9:24-10:24 4. Bahr Mayyet بحر ميت at 13:19-15:04 5. Mawj موج (Ft Mohammad Abdullah) at 20:43-23:41 Ayloul - meaning "September" - is a Jordanian band formed in 2013, with members from Irbid. They're known for mixing indie-rock sounds with traditional Arabic ones to form a unique, dynamic style. Their lyrics communicate their take on social-political issues occurring around the region. Band Members: - Lead guitar/ Vocal : Ra'ed Al-Tabari - Guitar/ Vocal : Mounif Zghoul - Keyboard : Ma'in Mheidat - Violin : Yosour Al Zou'bi - Bass Guitar : Abdel Fattah Terawee - Drums: Hayyan Juqqa For more info about Ayloul: Website: https://ayloulband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/AyloulBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AyloulBand Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ayloul Support the band: https://umusicmena.lnk.to/SalutetoAlGhorAyloul

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 ‘window’ in Arabic) is London’s largest biennial festival of contemporary Arab culture. Shubbak has become a key moment in the arts calendar of the UK and the Arab World, bringing new and unexpected voices alongside established artists to new audiences every two years. This year’s festival takes place in London from 28 June–14 July 2019. Tickets are on sale now. See the daily event listings or explore the online festival guide for details. More info and/or tickets at http://marsm.co.uk or https://www.shubbak.co.uk

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 Rim Banna (with new remix). Show also includes spotlight on Sudan through the music of Nawawe and Aziza Brahim. More info at https://www.arabology.org/2019/05/131.html

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, Film and Performance, 1908 to the Present: A Critical Study and the editor of Four Arab American Plays: Works by Leila Buck, Jamil Khoury, Yussef El Guindi, and Lameece Issaq & Jacob Kader (McFarland) and The Selected Works of Yussef El Guindi (Bloomsbury). He founded Riverside Repertory Theatre (now Tricklock Company) in Albuquerque, NM and is an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Directors Lab West, The Rawi Screenwriters Lab (Jordan), and British/American Drama Academy. He directed the world premiere of Precious Stones by Jamil Khoury, and has also directed many other Middle Eastern American plays including Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad, 9 Parts of Desire by Heather Raffo, Ecstasy: A Water Fable by Denmo Ibrahim, and When Farah Cries with Golden Thread Productions. He is currently serving on the editorial board of Arab Stages. He co-curated, and was lead director for, Semitic Commonwealth: A Staged Reading Series Comprised of Six Plays by Arab and Jewish Playwrights Exploring the Human Toll of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict at Silk Road Rising, and he is currently co-editing a volume of the plays from that series for McFarland. He is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and has been recognized for meritorious achievement for directing by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

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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 Initiative. Goal - Syrian youth economic independence. By special invitation from Rama Chakaki, Founder & Executive Director of the VIP.fund https://vip.fund

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 film director Ziad Doueiri. This interview was conducted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti along with Dr. Samer Al-Saber, Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford.

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 FM (Stanford University). Interview also includes questions by Zalfa Rustom and Stanford student Jin Yun. Throughout this interview, Zeid Hamdan reminisces about his experiences with such artists as Yasmine Hamdan + SoapKills (Arabic trip hop), The New Government (pop rock), Hiba Mansouri(Arabic trip hop), Kanjha Kora (Guineean Pop), Kazamada (Arabic electro pop), Maryam Saleh(Arabic electro pop), Dany Baladi(Arabic electro pop), Maii Waleed, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, Marc Codsi, Mahmoud Radaideh (Jadal), Zeid and the Wings(New Arabic pop), #Melmo, and Khaled Mouzannar (Capernaum soundtrack). He also discusses his arrest in July 2011 over a song deemed insulting to the Lebanese President where officials reportedly took exception to the lyrics: 'General go home'. Zeid also discusses his collaboration with Khaled Mouzanar on the soundtrack of the Oscar nominated Lebanese film #Capernaum. For more info on Zeid Hamdan see http://www.zeidhamdan.com/

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.

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 discussing both his solo career and collaboration with 47Soul. El Far3i means being your own branch and embodying growth then reaching outwards to the world by feeding from your own roots. Listen to Part 2 at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/elfar3i2

Excerpt from Arabology's forthcoming interview with 47Soul band member Tareq Abu Kwaik (El Far3i)promoting the group's upcoming concert at Slim's in San Francisco on March 13, 2019. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/47soul-slims-tickets-55540759908 Complete interview with Tareq Abu Kwaik (El Far3i) coming soon. 47SOUL is an Electro Arabic Dabke (Shamstep) band formed in Amman, Jordan in 2013. The current lineup of includes: Z the People (vocals & synths) El Far3i (darouka, Mc/Vocals) Walaa Sbeit (percussion, Mc/vocals) El Jehaz (guitar & vocals). More info at 47soul.com Arabology is a radio program/podcast that airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford). It is hosted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti and aims at showcasing various cultural productions from/about the Arab world. Interviews + previous episodes available at soundcloud.com/arabology

Recorded in February 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Arab American poet Maya Salameh, a full time student at Stanford, who recites her poem "My Other Mouth," forthcoming in The Greensboro Review. Read the poem below or at ©Maya Salameh ©The Greensboro Review my other mouth // if you ask me if I am fluent in Arabic / I will speak of mispronunciation / I will tell you of the vast spaces / between letters / I will tell you / my Arabic is words / wracked with labor pains / village / in the pads of your feet / the roots of verbs / I conjugate the hooked nose / the unruly hair / the holy in me / if you ask me if I am fluent in Arabic / I will tell you / my Arabic / wonders how torture tastes on the tongue / I will tell you / I have known words like / go & bitch & home & brown / if you ask me I will tell you / my Arabic fell in love / with a couple tongues / who never loved it back / my Arabic / is a voice full of seashells / has birthed cities / men / empires / if you ask me / if I am fluent in Arabic / I will tell you about gradations of skin color / I will say / I am more parts storm / than organs / if you ask me I will tell you / I don’t know how to translate purpose / from my mother tongue / but my Arabic loves like mint / in stalks & leaves / is a mouthful of holy water / the splintering of ships / the crucifix / on my grandfather’s wrist / if you ask me if I am fluent / I will answer / I take my canines out with my earrings every night / I inventory my edible parts / I will answer / I am not a pretty girl / if you ask me I will tell you / I am not a pretty girl / but my Arabic is beautiful / I have caught glimpses / the rolled r’s running through my wrists / the calligraphy of my coastline shoulders / the forgotten syntax of my full lips / if you ask me if I am fluent I will tell you / I am a poet / & a poet / owes a language her tongue / hands / toes / I will say / before its arrival / the world was prose / if you ask me if I am fluent I will confess / my Arabic is poetry / & in a certain quarter of the city / on such & street / I will be remembered / as the one whose stories ate her alive / whose poetry gutted her / in slashes of five / seven / five / I will remind you / I have always fallen in love too easily / I will tell you / the only language I know / is moments of misspeaking / I diplomat my teeth / I constellation my stammer / if you ask me if I am fluent / I will say / a language / is just the stars / forgetting their grammar. ©Maya Salameh ©The Greensboro Review

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University)in November 2018. Stanford Lecturer+ Arabology radio show host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Syrian Poet Lubna Kayyali who recites her poem ما زلت لا أنجح [I Still Do Not Succeed] in Arabic + English Translation. Full poem in Arabic + English: https://www.arabology.org/2019/03/lubnakayyali.html Video excerpt: https://youtu.be/gTCvVikQDKE Interview includes excerpt from the song Cha'am by Lena Chamamyan from the album Shamat ℗ 2011 Forward Music Poem in Arabic ©Lubna Kayyali قد قیل لي إن اجتهدتِ حصدتِ إن طَرَحْتِ خمسة من عشرة أثَبتِ أن الأرض تدور و غدوت عالمة لونك یشُف وجِنْسكِ یرقى قد قیل لي إن حفظتِ الأبجدیة ونشدتِ القافیة تمَلَّكْتِ اللغة وأصبحت راقیة لهجتُكِ تبْهَت ونجمكِ یسطع قد قیل لي إن قرأت فهمت وإن فهمت نجحت فاجتهدت وحفظت ونشدت وقرأت وفهمت ولكنني لم أنجح استقصیت: لماذا؟ أجابوني مازال نجمك خافت فأخذت صاعقة ذهبیة وضربت نجمي فمال واعتدل وسطع في سماء النجوم الخاسرة ولكنني مازلت لا أنجح سألت: لماذا؟ أجابوني لهجتك حلبیة وریحك تفوح یاسمین دمشقي وریحانا فسرقت لسان أعجمي ولكْتُهُ ساعةً ویومًا وعقودا فتهیج فمي وتبدلت الضاد إلى غیْنْ لینة مكسورة ولكنني مازلت لا أنجح تعجبت: لماذا؟ أجابوني جنسك خسیس واهن قد خلق من ضلع مهشم وهاهو یعیش حیاة مهمشة محورها خبز ولحم ومآلها أطفال معددة فسلخت جلدي الناعم وركبت حراشف فولاذیة واقتلعت شعري المعطر وارتدیت طربوش جدي المعتق ونزعت أظافري الزهریة وثَّ بتُ مخالب مُسَتِّ بدة ولكنني مازلت لا أنجح ذهلت: لماذا؟ أجابوني مازال لونك عربي وظله سوري وأنت على أرض العمالقة یكرهون العربي ویحتقرون السوري فهرعت إلى علبة الألوان وتلونت بالأخضر والأبیض والأشقر وأتقنت ألواني فنسیت أرض أجدادي ونسیت قلم أبي الكوفي ونسیت مطبخ جدتي الرفاعي فكلموني ولم أعرف من یكلمون قالوا لي: أنت فقلت: ومن أنا؟ …. ومازلت لا أنجح

Interview recorded on Feb 6, 2019 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Composer/Vocalist/Oud Artist Basel Zayed who discusses his illustrious career + his new "Ayn Trio" CD. Basel Zayed has been making music for over 15 years. He is best known for his distinctive vocal style, versatility, and original musical compositions that appeal to a wide audience. He draws on a distinguished tradition of political and social music, yet hits a unique note all of its own. Info at BaselZayed.com Interview includes the following musical excerpts: *1. At 5:17: Of Great Importance هام جدا from "Ayn Trio" CD (2018) *2. At 10:11 I See in the Heavens أرى في السماء from "Ayn Trio" CD (2018) *3. At 17:08 I've Known Love عرفت الهوى from "Ayn Trio" CD (2018) *4. At 23:10 Joy فرح from "Ayn Trio" CD (2018) *5. At 29:10 Sharek Dahab شعرك دهب from "Hada Leil" CD (2006) *6. At 37:34 Doleh بكرا إعلان الدولة from "Adam" CD (2014) *©℗ Basel Zayed Purchase at CDbaby

Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2018. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' @KZSU 90.1 FM For a list of the Top 20 songs/artists (along with info about each artist) please see https://www.arabology.org/2019/01/top2018.html

Stanford Lecturer + Radio Host Dr. Ramzi Salt interviews Lebanese Music Composer/Producer of Capernaum Khaled Mouzanar in San Francisco on November 18, 2018. The film will be released in U.S. theaters on December 14, 2018. More info at https://sonyclassics.com/capernaum Khaled Mouzanar is a Lebanese music composer, songwriter and producer. He has composed music scores for several films, including After Shave, Caramel, Capernaum, and Where Do We Go Now? More info about him a thttps://www.facebook.com/Mouzanar/ For Arabology's inerview with Nadine Labaki, see https://soundcloud.com/arabology/nadinelabaki This interview includes the following 2 excerpts from the Capernaum/Capharnaüm soundtrack ℗ 2018 Mooz Films: 1. Capharnaüm (From "Capharnaüm" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Artist: Khaled Mouzanar UMG (on behalf of Decca) 2. Underworld (From "Capharnaüm" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Khaled Mouzanar ℗ 2018 Mooz Films Producer, Studio Personnel, Mixer, Associated Performer, Synthesizer Programming, Guitar, Kalimba, Percussion: Zeid Hamdan Producer, Associated Performer, Piano, Harmonium, Lyra Viol, Celesta, Vibraphone, Synthesizer, Interprète Instrumental, Percussion, Studio Personnel, Mixer: Khaled Mouzanar Associated Performer, Vocals: Dağım Mekuriya Studio Personnel, Surround Mixer: Alain Francais Studio Personnel, Mastering Engineer: Adil De Saint-Denis Conductor: Marie Jeanne Serero Associated Performer, Interprète Instrumental, Lyra Viol, Double Bass: Jay Miles Associated Performer, Violin: Floriane Bonanni Associated Performer, Interprète Instrumental: Jammal Zarzour Associated Performer, Piano: Marc Ernest Associated Performer, Interprète Instrumental: Mounir Khoury Associated Performer, Interprète Instrumental: Romeo Moucharrafieh Associated Performer, Violin: Anastasia Petryshak Associated Performer, Vocalist: Lena Farah Composer: Khaled Mouzanar Author: Dağım Mekuriya With thanks to Sony Pictures Classic and the Arab Film Festival.

Interview with Lebanese Director + Actress Nadine Labaki about her new critically acclaimed film 'Capernaum' which premieres in US theaters on December 14, 2018. See https://sonyclassics.com/capernaum This film has just been nominated for a Golden Globe award and has been selected by Lebanon as its candidate for the 2019 foreign-language Oscar race. It also won the Prix du Jury at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. This interview was recorded in San Francisco on November 18, 2018 while Labaki and her husband--Producer/Composer Khaled Mouzanar--were promoting the film for Sony Pictures Classics. The interview was conducted (in English) by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti for his 'Arabology' radio show which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM The interview with Producer Khaled Mouzanar--who composed the #Capernaum soundtrack as well as the score for Labaki's previous films--can be found at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/khaledmouzanar With thanks to Sony Pictures Classics and the Arab Film Festival + AFMI

Recorded in Amman, Jordan on Sept 4, 2018 Radio Interview with Jordanian singer/songwriter/filmmaker Zaid Bawab who speaks about his background, his journey into music and film-making, his 2 hit songs, and his upcoming documentary. Features 2 song excerpts: 1. Aktar Min Hal Hilo - Zaid Bawab https://youtu.be/g0Mh0jrpMMM 2. Habib Al Rooh - Zaid Bawab ft. Jeena Haddadin https://youtu.be/GlmSDnaTTpU Zaid Bawab's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/zaidbawabs/ Zaid Bawab's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyEfBOJbFCh99NtJLWdxRA

Aired on Oct 19, 2018 The latest episode of my Arabology radio show highlights alternative/indie Arabic music from North Africa. Arabology is a radio show that airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) and is hosted by Stanford University Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti. This episode featured music by Taha El Hmidi, Temenik Electric, Babylone, Jawhar, Fahmi Riahi, Sabry Mosbah, Yuma, Imed Alibi (featuring Mounir Troudi an Michel Marre), Youssra El Hawary, Cairokee, Mazeek, Nawawe, Mimi Amina + more. Includes 2 remixes by DJ Weela and DJ Ghazi. The show also featured interviews with some of the Techwadi/Injaz Egypt winners who visited Stanford earlier this year to promote their amazing projects.

Interview recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford) on Oct 1, 2018 Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Erin Palmquist, Director/Producer/Cinematographer for the award winning documentary "From Baghdad to the Bay." This critically acclaimed film follows the journey of Ghazwan Alsharif, an Iraqi refugee and former translator for the US military who was wrongfully accused of being a double agent and ostracized from his family and country as he struggles to rebuild his life in the United States while coming out as an openly gay man. The film is screening at the Arab Film Festival in San Francisco on Oct 17th and in Oakland on October 19th. For more screenings + info please visit www.frombaghdadtothebay.com

Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Grace Ghannoum Khleif, a Lebanese Life, Wellness and Relationship coach + CPCC PCC Hypnotherapist + Breathing Coach + Theta healer + Reiki Master + Founder of BlossomintoLife.com Interview was recorded in Beirut, Lebanon on Aug 27, 2017 During this interview, Grace talks about her spiritual journey and her mission to increase awareness and self development by encouraging people to extend their hands to be helped. For more info or to contact Grace Khleif: https://www.instagram.com/coachgracekhleif m.me/coachgracekhleif [email protected] http://www.blossomintolife.com Or Call +961 3 724 033

Interview was recorded in Amman, Jordan (August 2018) I first stumbled upon Tamer Al-Ahmar's art when I was in Jordan in the summer of 2016. His work--showcasing such cultural icons as Fairuz, Sabah, Um Kulthum and Dalida--immediately caught my eye and I resolved to meet this fine young artist who, 2 years later, agreed to speak with me about his work and background. Tamer told me that had been interested in art ever since he can remember and, growing up, initially wanted to be a fashion designer. In school, his drawings would be displayed and admired by students and faculty alike and he even had a private Facebook group where he drew memorable caricatures for selected friends who urged him to publish his work in different media. Despite the fact that he majored in Business at the University of Jordan, Tamer always participated in art workshops and became very interested in the digital medium. Here, he credits Professor Alia Nemeh Haddad for recognizing his artistic talent and for encouraging to go further. "I did a presentation for one of her courses where I spoke about my art and she was amazed," he said. "She subsequently invited me to give various lectures about my art in different venues." Tamer's first professional break came when he was hired by a Jordanian kids' magazine called Kidztimez where he began creating various characters. "We started with two pages," he recalls, "then it turned into four then eventually I began designing their design cover." His artistic journey then led him to begin immortalizing cultural figures he admired through his unique artistic style. "The first artwork I did was of Asmahan," he says, "and that piece was immediately commissioned by several stores in Amman who wanted to sell the poster. "I then continued the set by creating pieces for Fairuz, Sabah, Dalida, Shadia, Najat Al-Saghira and Warda." The set was subsequently displayed in various galleries, boutiques and stores in Amman--a step that solidified Tamer's reputation as one of Jordan's most groundbreaking artists. The unprecedented--and perhaps unexpected--interest in Tamer's art led him to join Society6, an online platform where anyone can purchase his art from prints and posters to imprinted T-shirts and other memorabilia. The site offers worldwide service and timely delivery options. See THIS LINK. Tamer's artwork can be ordered at https://society6.com/tameralahmarart The success of Tamer's art, particularity the iconic series that initially launched his career, led the young artist to expand his "Diva Tributes" to include such icons as Souad Husni and Samira Tawfiq, as well as new pieces for Fairuz, Sabah, and Wadi El Safi. He also issued a set of postcards in Jordan which have proved quite successful. For his next project, Tamer is working on a series of male icons/singers--some of which he has already completed--including his tribute to legendary Egyptian crooner Abdul Halim Hafez, In addition to his impressing oeuvre in digital pieces, Tamer has of late been working with Director Faisal Attrache on the movie poster for the latter's upcoming film, From the Mountain. "When Faisal saw my art, he immediately connected with me," he said. "We then worked for over two months to perfect the work, and it looks like Faisal will be using as the main poster for the film." Poster for From the Mountain film, designed by Tamer Al-Ahmar Tamer Al-Ahmar's art makes for a perfect, unique gift for anyone interested in cultural figures from the Arab world. I myself just received my Fairuz phone cover--which I ordered from the Society6 website--and I love it! For more info about Tamer Al-Ahmar's work, see facebook.com/tameralahmarart and https://www.instagram.com/tameralahmarart/ To order various items featuring Tamer Al-Ahmar work, go to https://society6.com/tameralahmarart

Recorded on August 13, 2018 in Amman, Jordan. Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Jordan-based Syrian artist Rana Sunaij at her atelier in Amman, Jordan. Born In Damascus, Rana Sunaij entered the world wide-eyed and surrounded by a big loving family that were all creative. After studying Literature at the University of Damascus, she left to California to follow her dream of studying art. However, after getting married to an Austrian diplomat, her path changed and took her to Cairo, Egypt where her “nomadic lifestyle” began. The Austrian artistic heritage of Klimt, Kokoshka and the Wiener Werkstätten had lasting effects on her. During a short yet intensive stay in Sri Lanka her work was lastingly influenced by the brightly colored tropical flowers and the paradise like landscapes of the land. When, in 2006 she moved to Jordan, she instantly “fell in love” with the country and its people. The colors and the vibrancy of Middle Eastern culture left a lasting legacy on her artwork. For samples of Rana Sunaij's work, see: http://www.xolgallery.com/project/rana-sunaij https://youtu.be/-dWIdNU2OC4 http://wfinangallery.com/wfinan-artists/rana-sunaij/ https://www.facebook.com/RanaSunaij/

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in Feb 2018. Stanford Lecturer/Arabology Host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews City of Djinn band members Marwan Kamel and Micah Bezold during their visit to Stanford in February 2018. The duo is joined in the studio by Leyya Mona Tawil of Temescal Art Center in Oakland. City of Djinn is a Chicago-based duo that creates a sonic tapestry of dark, psychedelic, drone rock that draws from experimental musivernacular as well maqam tradition. More info at https://www.facebook.com/cityofdjinn/ Leyya directs and curates Dance Elixir/Temescal Art Center in Oakland, California--a venue that also operates as a subsidized rental space to hundreds of Bay Area artists, healers, educators and activists. See https://www.temescalartcenter.org/

Recorded in February 2018 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Jordanian singer Yazan Abdulhaleem whose amazing vocals and music are quickly distinguishing him as one of Jordan's most talented young musicians. For more info about Yazan: https://www.facebook.com/yazan.abdulhaleem

Recorded in February 2018 for KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Zeina Azouqah, an amazing Arab composer, sound designer and singer who goes by the name Zazuka. Currently based in Berlin, her at times atmospheric and at times percussive music utilizes both acoustic as well as electronic elements. More info at http://zazuka.com/

Interview with Egyptian American Musician/Composer/Dance Performer Karim Nagi promoting his 2 events at Stanford on Tuesday May 8th, 2018 Interview includes live demos by Karim Nagi playing various instruments + excerpts from these songs from his "Compiled" CD: 1. Baladi Tuktuk 2. Everyone Dabke 3. Folk Rhythmatiq More info at karimnagi.com

Recorded in February 2018 at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Lebanese singer/songwriter/artist Tania Saleh about her new 'Intersection' CD in which she sets to music poetry by several renowned Arab poets, including Mahmood Darwish, Khalil Gibran, Bayram Al Tunsi, Younes El Ebn, Nizar Kabbani, Abdallah Al Bardawni, Nazek Al Malaeka, Joumana Haddad, Bader Shaker Al Sayyab, Salah Jahin, and Ahmad Fouad Najm. Tania Saleh's Intersection CD available on Amazon, iTunes and www.taniasaleh.com Read my review at http://www.arabology.org/2018/03/taniasaleh2018.html يسرّني أن أدعوكم للاستماع الى حواري الاذاعي مع تانيا صالح الذي يدور حول البومها الجديد «تقاطع» وهو مشروع فني يجمع بين الغناء والريشة وأشعار #جبران_خليل_جبران #نازك_الملائكة #نزار_قباني #صلاح_جاهين #محمود_درويش #بدر_شاكر_السياب #عبدالله_البردوني #جمانة_حداد #أحمد_فؤاد_نجم #يونس_الابن #بيرم_التونسي

Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) on Feb 21, 2018. Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews celebrated Jordanian novelist Fadi Zaghmout whose first two novels were best-sellers in the Middle East, and whose third novel "Laila and the Lamb" is forthcoming from Egyptian publisher Kotob Khan. Fadi Zaghmout is a is a gender activist, blogger, and author. He holds an MA in Creative Writing and Critical Thinking from Sussex University in the UK and blogs at thearabobserver.wordpress.com + tweets as @fadizaghmout

Interview with Mauritanian-French filmmaker and writer Karim Miské, conducted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti and recorded on February 12, 2018 at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM. Karim Miské is a groundbreaking filmmaker and novelist who, over the past 20 years, has made a number of documentaries on a wide range of issues including colonial legacies, hip hop culture, informal economy, freedom of press, and bioethics. His widely-acclaimed debut novel Arab Jazz (2012) won the English PEN Award. Miské is FSI-Humanities Center International Visitor, 2017-18 and Aron Rodrigue International Visitor, 2017-18. Karim Miské has also received much critical acclaim for his documentary "Musulmans de France" [Muslims of France] which tells the history of Muslims in France, starting with the 1904 arrival of poor North African immigrants to the 2007 election of Muslim candidates to government offices. It asks the questions: what does it mean to be a Muslim in France today? How did Islam become the second religion in France? Karim Miské's Stanford events were cosponsored by the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies along with the France-Stanford Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, the Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, Mediterranean Studies Forum, The Europe Center, and the Markaz Resource Center. More info at https://dlcl.stanford.edu/news/karim-misk%C3%A9-acclaimed-author-discusses-his-work-stanford-community