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Arabology is an American radio show/podcast that is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Advanced Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing music and other cultural productions from the Arab world. 'Arabology' originally aired on KZSU 90.1 FM with all episodes housed on Soundcloud and available for streaming on all major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anghami, etc).* All Podcasts: https://SoundCloud.com/arabology* Arabology Blog: https://www.arabology.org* Stream everywhere: https://kite.link/arabology* Facebook: facebook.com/arabology* YouTube: youtube.com/ramzisalti* Instagram: instagram.com/ramzisalti* Arabology Contact: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Ramzi Salti Guests on Beat Breakfast with Diana Radio Show (June 2026)

    Dr. Ramzi Salti is interviewed (in English) by Diana Ayoub, host of the Beat Breakfast morning show which airs live on BeatFM 102.5 in Amman, Jordan. Recorded on June 24, 2026.

  2. Arabology Spotlights ReOrient Festival of Short Plays + Arab Film Festival (2023)

    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...

  3. Arabology Interviews Jordanian Artist Hiya

    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…

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  4. Ramzi Salti Interviews Amjad Al Rasheed, Director of "Inshallah A Boy" (2023)

    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.

  5. Arabology Fans Interviewed at KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM (June 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…

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  6. Ziyad G Promotes ARAB FEST at Stanford (2023)

    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...

  7. Arabology 14.2 [Women in Indie Arabic Music, Ode to Fathers and much more]

    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.…

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  8. Arabology 14.1 [Best Alternative/Indie Arabic Songs of 2021-22]

    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

  9. Ramzi Salti Interviews Omar Offendum (Promoting Jan 28, 2023 Stanford Event)

    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...

  10. Radio Liban Interviews Ramzi Salti مقابلة مع رمزي سلطي في إذاعة لبنان (2022)

    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…

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  11. Dr. Ramzi Salti Interviewed on Radio Jordan 96.3 FM

    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.

  12. Arabology interviews Egyptian Playwright Adam Elsayigh, author of "Drowning in Cairo" Play

    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…

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  13. Arabology Interviews Khaled Abol Naga (Kal Naga) خالد ابو النجا 2021

    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…

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  14. Arabology Interviews 'Top Chef' Arabia Winner Ali Ghzawi علي الغزاوي (2021)

    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...

  15. Dr. Ramzi Salti's Talk about Lebanese Music (Sijal Institute, August 2020)

    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...

  16. Arabology Interviews Rania Kurdi (December 2019)

    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…

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  17. حاتم شاهين يتحدث عن قصة نجاح صالونه المميز في عمّان

    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 :...

  18. Arabology Interviews Yusor Hamed (2019)

    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...

  19. Promo for Tamer Al Ahmar's Exhibition in Jordan (December 7-31, 2019)

    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…

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  20. Arabology Interviews Jordanian Author Hazem Tabbaa (2019)

    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...

  21. Arabology Interviews Omar Kamal (November 2019)

    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...

  22. Arabology Interviews Jordanian Band Ayloul (2019)

    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...

  23. Arabology 13.2 [Shubbak Festival Ft Interviews with Bu Kolthoum, Khansa, Juliana Yazbeck]

    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)…

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  24. Arabology 13.1 [Indie/Alternative Arabic Music Co-Hosted by DJ Salah]

    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...

  25. Interview with Michael Malek Najjar, Director of 'Scenes from 71 Years'

    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...

  26. الدكتور رمزي سلطي يتكلم باللغة العربية عن برنامجه الاذاعي الامريكي عربولوجي

    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...

  27. Interview with Kamel El Basha, Star of Oscar Nominated Film "The Insult قضية رقم ٢٣"

    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...

  28. Zeid Hamdan at Stanford University: Interview + Music + Live Session

    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...

  29. Interview with El Far3i (الفرعي) PART 2

    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…

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  30. Interview with El Far3i (الفرعي) PART 1

    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…

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  31. 47Soul in Concert in San Francisco on March 13 (PROMO ft El Far3i)

    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…

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  32. Interview with Arab American Poet/Stanford Student Maya Salameh

    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...

  33. Interview with Syrian Poet Lubna Kayyali

    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:...

  34. Interview with Basel Zayed (February 2019)

    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.…

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  35. Arabology 12.2 [Top 20 Alternative/Indie Arabic Songs of 2018]

    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

  36. Interview with Khaled Mouzanar, Music Composer + Producer of 'Capernaum'

    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...

  37. Interview with Director Nadine Labaki in San Francisco (December 2018)

    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…

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  38. Interview with Jordanian Singer + Filmmaker Zaid Bawab

    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...

  39. Arabology 12.1 [Indie Arabic Music from North Africa, Oct 2018]

    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...

  40. Interview with Erin Palmquist, Director of "From Baghdad to the Bay"

    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...

  41. Interview with Lebanese Life Coach Grace Khleif

    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…

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  42. Interview with Tamer Al Ahmar aka the Arab Andy Warhol

    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…

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  43. Interview with Syrian Artist Rana Sunaij (August 2018)

    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...

  44. Interview with City of Djinn (2018)

    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...

  45. Interview with Jordanian Musician/Singer Yazan Abdulhaleem (2018)

    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:...

  46. Interview with Composer/Songwriter/Singer Zazuka (2018)

    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...

  47. Interview with Egyptian Musician/Composer/Dance Artist Karim Nagi (May 2018)

    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…

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  48. Tania Saleh: The Intersection Interview (March 2018)

    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,...

  49. Interview with Jordanian Novelist Fadi Zaghmout (February 2018)

    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...

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Arabology is an American radio show/podcast that is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Advanced Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing music and other cultural productions from the Arab world. 'Arabology' originally aired on KZSU 90.1 FM with all episodes housed on Soundcloud and available for streaming on all major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anghami, etc).* All Podcasts: https://SoundCloud.com/arabology* Arabology Blog: https://www.arabology.org* Stream everywhere: https://kite.link/arabology* Facebook: facebook.com/arabology* YouTube: youtube.com/ramzisalti* Instagram: instagram.com/ramzisalti* Arabology Contact: [email protected]

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