Shows
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2023-10-1624 min
arabologyArabology Interviews Jordanian Artist HiyaStanford 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
2023-09-1706 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology Interviews Jordanian Artist HiyaStanford Lecturer + Arabology radio hosts interviews Hiya هي, a new 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
2023-09-1706 min
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2023-06-3014 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology 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 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...
2023-06-3014 min
arabologyArabology 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.
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...
2023-03-121h 51
arabologyArabology 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
2023-02-121h 55
arabologyArabology Interviews Khaled Abol Naga (Kal Naga) خالد ابو النجا 2021Recorded 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
2021-11-2723 min
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2021-11-2025 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology 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 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...
2021-11-2025 min
arabologyArabology 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, 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
2020-04-1441 min
arabologyArabology 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 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
2020-01-1336 min
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2019-12-0124 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology 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 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...
2019-12-0124 min
arabologyArabology 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 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)
2019-11-2024 min
arabologyArabology 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), 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 unexpe...
2019-06-241h 21Arabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology 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), 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 unexpe...
2019-06-241h 21
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2019-05-031h 33
arabologyArabology 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
2019-01-132h 13
arabologyArabology 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 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...
2018-10-191h 30
arabologyArabology Interviews Amir Eid of Cairokee (February 2018)Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in February 2018.
Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Amir Eid, lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist for the Egyptian band @Cairokee which came to prominence during/following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 and whose latest best-selling album "Noaata Beida نقطة بيضا 2017" featured the song "Kont Faker"--a track that topped Arabology's Top 20 Songs of 2017 (Podcast at soundcloud.com/arabology/Top2017).
This interview weaves song segments as Amir Eid discusses his musical influences, his career, and the reception of Cairokee's latest album in the Middle East and the West.
Cairokee band members include Amir Eid (vocals & rhythm guitar), Tamer Hashem (drums...
2018-02-1412 minArabology Interviews by Dr. Ramzi SaltiArabology Interviews Amir Eid of Cairokee (February 2018)Recorded at KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) in February 2018.
Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Amir Eid, lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist for the Egyptian band @Cairokee which came to prominence during/following the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 and whose latest best-selling album "Noaata Beida نقطة بيضا 2017" featured the song "Kont Faker"--a track that topped Arabology's Top 20 Songs of 2017 (Podcast at soundcloud.com/arabology/Top2017).
This interview weaves song segments as Amir Eid discusses his musical influences, his career, and the reception of Cairokee's latest album in the Middle East and the West.
Cairokee band members include Amir Eid (vocals & rhythm guitar), Tamer Hashem (drums...
2018-02-1412 min
arabologyArabology 11.4 [Top 20 Alternative/Indie Arabic Songs of 2017]Countdown of the Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2017. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' on KZSU 90.1 FM
More info: https://www.arabology.org/2018/02/top2017.html
Recorded in February 2018
2018-02-072h 53
arabologyArabology 11.3 [Alternative Arabic Music + Tunisia Special, June-July 2017]Recorded in July 2017
Show includes amazing new indie/alternative Arabic music + Tunisian segment featuring interview with Skander Guetari (3 parts)and with Nesrine Mbarek.
Playlist at http://www.arabology.org/2017/07/new-arabology-podcast-june-july-2017-ft.html
2017-07-192h 15
arabologyArabology 11.2 [Alternative Music from MENA Region, May 2017]Show recorded in May 2017
Includes fresh alternative/indie music from Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco.
Arabology airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and is hosted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti.
استمعوا الى أحدث باقة من الموسيقى العربية البديلة عبر البرنامج الاذاعي الامريكي عربولوجي
Podcasts at @arabology
Arabology Blog: www.arabology.org
Arabology on Facebook: www.facebook.com/arabology
2017-06-041h 57
arabologyArabology 11.1 [Alternative Arabic Music, April 2017]Arabology 11.1 aired in April 2017 and included the latest, and greatest, indie Arabic music from the Arab world + interviews with this year's RiseUp Summit/Techwadi winners. Arabology airs on KZSU 90.1 FM and is hosted by Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti.
Podcasts at http://soundcloud.com/arabology
Arabology Blog: www.arabology.org
Arabology on Facebook: www.facebook.com/arabology
2017-04-212h 59
arabologyArabology 10.4 [Jordanian Indie Music + Interviews w/ Filmmakers 2016]This Arabology podcast was recorded in Jordan in July 2016 and aired in California on August 11, 2016. It features new indie music from Jordan + interviews with Jordanian musicians as well as a slew of talented filmmakers.
Playlist for Arabology 10.4, 11 August 2016 11am - 2pm DJ: Ramzi
1. Tareq Al Nasser (RUM Band)/ Ya Rouh/ Urdun
2. Natalie Saman/ Habbaytik Ana Amman/ Habbaytak Ya Urdun
3. Jadal/ Itha Ihna Rohna/ Malyoun
4. Interview with Muhammad Abdullah of El Morabba3/ Part 1
5. El Morabba3/ Ilham/ Taraf El Khait/ Universal
6. Interview with Muhammad Abdullah of El Morabba3/ Part 2
7. El Morabba3/ Shiber Maii Taraf El Khait/ Universal
8. Interview with Yarub Smarait/ Part 1
9...
2016-08-142h 55
arabologyJadal Intro [Arabology Excerpt]This is an excerpt from Arabology 8.4
To listen to the whole show go to https://soundcloud.com/arabology/arabology-84-top-20-alternativeindie-arabic-songs-of-2013
2015-11-2002 min
arabologyMashrou Leila Intro [Arabology Excerpt]This is an excerpt from Arabology 5.8
To hear the whole show go to https://soundcloud.com/arabology/arabology-s5-episode-8
2015-11-2002 min
arabologyArabology 9.11 [New Indie Arabic Music + Arab Film Festival]Aired in 2 Parts on Oct 13, 2015.
Podcast includes tons of new indie music from the Arab world + interview with the Arab Film Festival's Artistic Director Deana Nassar.
Playlist for Arabology 13 Oct 2015 DJ: Ramzi (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. DJ Pretentious/Get Lucky (Oriental Chillout Remix)/DJ Pretentious
2. Rayess Bek/ Emta Hataref (Asmahan)/ Love and Revenge/ Wael Kodeih
3. Jowan Safadi/Untie Me/Single/Jowan Safadi
4. Mashrou' Leila/3 Minutes/Single/Mashrou' Leila
5. Alif/Dars Min Karma Sutra/ Aynama Rtama/ Nawa Recordings
6. Mohamed Mansour (ft Nathalie Saba)/ Ahlamna El helwa (Sweet Dreams)/ Single/100 Copies
7. Interview with Deana Nassar/ Artistic Director of Arab Film Festival/ Arabology...
2015-10-111h 59
arabologyArabology Interviews Zuhal Sultan, Founder of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq (2015)Dr. Ramzi Salti Interviews Zuhal Sultan, Founder of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq, recorded on 9/29/2015 at KZSU 90.1 FM during Zuhal's visit to Stanford University where she gave a series of talks made possible by the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, the Stanford Language Center AMENDS, and the Euphrates Institute.
The National Youth Orchestra of Iraq is an orchestra comprising musicians from different parts of Iraq. The members are aged between 14 and 29 years. They are selected every autumn-winter through a process of online and video auditions.
Arabology is a radio show/podcast that is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Advanced...
2015-09-2818 min
arabologyArabology 5.8 [Mashrou' Leila ft Interviews & Rare Tracks]The May 30 episode of 'Arabology' highlights the music and career of Lebanese music band Mashrou' Leila whose music style and socially conscious lyrics have reshaped the alternative music scene in the Arab world. Show includes pre-recorded interviews with band members Hamed Sinno and Omaya Malaeb, various songs by the group and commentary by DJ Ramzi.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/06/may-30-arabology-podcast-spotlights.html
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various cultural productions from the Arab world including (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with commentary in...
2015-05-301h 56
arabologyArabology 8.4 [Top 20 Alternative/Indie Arabic Songs of 2014]Countdown of Top 20 (alternative) Arabic Songs of 2014. Presented by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University and Radio Host of 'Arabology' on KZSU 90.1 FM
Aired on December 6, 2014
Arabology Blog: https://www.arabology.org
2014-12-082h 00
arabologyArabology 7.9 [Mike Massy at Stanford: Interview + Lecture + Music]This episode (aired March 13, 2014) highlights Mike Massy's Stanford visit and features a live interview, music + audio segments from his lecture in which he discussed Middle Eastern music and gave live vocal demos of various musical genres.
The events were made possible via a generous grant by the Stanford Arts Institute + support from the Stanford Language Center, The Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, Department of Music, The Mediterranean Studies Forum, and The Arab Studies Table.
The second part of the show features soothing Arabic music and ballads that will leave you feeling calm and mellow.
Playlist for Arabology ...
2014-03-121h 43arabologyArabology 7.8 [Mike Massy Phone Interview + Imed Alibi + Alternative Arabic Music]This episode aired on March 6, 2014 and featured a musical interview with Mike Massy to promote his performance at Stanford on March 11, 2014.
The show also premieres a track from Imed Alibi's new album 'Safar' and also features a variety of indie/alternative Arabic songs that will capture your heart and soul.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 6 March 2014 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
2. Interview with Mike Massy/ Part 1/KZSU/ Arabology
3. Mike Massy/ Khalasna Ba'a/ Ya Zaman/Falak Productions
4. Interview with Mike Massy/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU
5. Mike Massy/ Ghayyer Lawn 3yonak/ Ya...
2014-03-051h 35arabologyArabology 7.7 [Alternative Arabic Music + Oscar Nominated Arabic Films + Poem by Elia Abu Madi]The Feb 27, 2014 episode of 'Arabology' features unique alternative/indie Arabic songs and mixes + a spotlight on the Arabic version of 'White Rabbit' from the 'American Hustle' soundtrack + a report on the 3 Oscar nominated Arabic films for 2014. Show also features a bio of poet Elia Abu Madi and one of his poems recited in Arabic, translated into English, then sung by Ghazi Abdel Baki.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 27 February 2014 4- 6 pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label
1. Mashrou' Leila ft Lyctum The Eclipse Sideform/Intro (Nataraja 3D Remix)/Nataraja 3D
2. Maryam/ Watan El Akk/Mosh Baghani/ Cd Baby
3. Yasmine Hamdan...
2014-02-261h 29arabologyArabology 7.6 [Spotlight on Music of Arab Spring موسيقى الربيع العربي]The tables are turned during the first part of Arabology this week when host Dr. Ramzi Salti is actually interviewed on his own show. Interview includes music from the Arab Spring and was conducted by Stanford student Samra Adeni of 'Avicenna'--The Stanford Journal on Muslim Affairs--on Feb 20, 2014.
The show also features new, alternative Arabic music and spotlights from Mike Massy's upcoming performance at Stanford on March 11 and features an Arabic poem by Rodayna El Filali which is then translated into English by Ramzi Salti.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 20 February 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/Label
1. Charbel Moreno...
2014-02-191h 51arabologyArabology 7.5 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music الموسيقى العربية البديلة]Join Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, for another musical journey through the Arab world. This episode aired on Feb 13, 2014 and features amazing indie/alternative Arabic music from the MENA region plus 2 promotional spots for Mike Massy's upcoming concert at Stanford.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 13 February 2014 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artis/ Track/Album/Label
1. Said Mrad/ Mazaj (ft Oumeima)/ Another Thousand and One Nights/ Said Mrad
2. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
3. Jam Tkseer/ Zomzom/ Ghanni 3an Ta3rif/ Alqaws
4. Labess/ El Kass Yadour/ Identite/ Needlepoint Records
5. Jawhar/ Idhalil/ Qibla wa Qobla/ NAFF REKORDZ
6. Gultrah...
2014-02-121h 39arabologyArabology 7.3 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Khaled Sayed Interview]Playlist for Arabology Thurs 30 January 2014 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Charbel Moreno/ Ya Leili/ Ya Leili/ Charbel Moreno
2. Edd Abbas, Lipos, Elepheel/ Teesh/ Tripnol/Edd, Lipos & Elepheel
3. Heba Al Mansoury (Zeid Hamdan)/ Reema/ Sah El Noum/Lebanese Underground
4. Lahoud, Aline/ Khedni Maak/ The Voice/ France
5. Brief interview with student Henry Shinton
6. Omar Souleyman/ Nahy/ Wenu Wenu/Ribbon Music
7. Khalas/ Hebbena/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/Zidani
8. Sadat & Alaa Fifty Cent/ Enjex/ Generation Bass/Generation Bass
9. Revolution Records (ft Wasla and Ahmed Rock)/May3arfsh Skoot/Revolution Records
10. Khaled Sayed Interview/ Part 1/ Arabology/KZSU
11. Student Henry Shinton speaks Arabic
12...
2014-01-291h 44arabologyArabology 7.2 [Classic Songs Revived & Remade]The Jan 23, 2014 Arabology Podcast spotlights Arabic covers/versions of Western songs + remakes of old Arabic classics.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 23 Jan 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S
ARABIC VERSIONS OF WESTERN SONGS
1. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive [Elvis Presley]
2. Mashrou' Leila/ Ghadan Yawmon Afdal/ Mashrou' Leila [The Gorillaz]
3. Sofia Marikh/ Tahwak/ Tahwak/ Rotana [Barbra Streisand]
4. Mariem Labidi/ La Ma Twade3nish/ Labidi [Jacques Brel]
5. Faudel/ Bambino/ Bled Memory/ Mercury (France) [Dalida]
6. Ramy Ayash & Abir Nehme/ Belaaks/ Jean Marie Riachi [Lila Downs, Cake]
7. Jowan Safadi + Samak/ Mahbalni/ Safadi [Nirvana]
NEW VERSIONS OF ARABIC CLASSICS
8. Jadal/ Al-Tobah/ Arabic Rocks/ Forward Music...
2014-01-221h 41arabologyArabology 7.1 [Arabic Rock, Hip Hop, Electro Shaabi, Ballads, Sufi Music]The 7th Season premiere episode of 'Arabology' (aired Jan 16, 2014) showcases and discusses the different musical genres that are emerging from the Arab world, including but not limited to Arabic Rock, gorgeous ballads, Arabic Hip Hop, Electro Shaabi + Sufi music, songs and poetry (along with English translations),
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 16 January 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
2. Jam3 Tkseer/ Qaseeda shrera/ Ghanni 3n al Ta3reef/ Ghanni.net
3. Jadal/ El Makina/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh
4. Khalas/ Ghana Al Hawa/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/ Zidani
5. Akher Zapheer/ Akherto Lahen Hazeen/ Counter...
2014-01-151h 51arabologyArabology 6.11 [Top 30 Alternative/Indie Arabic Songs of 2013]This year-end episode of 'Arabology' showcases the Top 30 alternative/indie Arabic songs of 2013 along with shoutouts by some of the featured artists.
Top 30 Songs 2013 Featured on Arabology 20 Dec 2013 DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label (plus special salute by artist if available)
1. Massar Egbari/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Massar Egbari
2. Akher Zephir/ Akherto Lahn Hazin/ Counter Culture/ Eka3
3. Mashrou' Leila/ Abdo/ Raasuk/ Mashrou' Leila (Preceded by message from Hamed Sinno)
4. Sadat & Alaa Fifty Cent/ Five Pound Credit/ Generation Bass/ Six Degrees Records
5. Hello, Psychaleppo!/ Tobayabooya/ Gool L'Ah/ Samer Saem Eldahr
6. Abdulrahman Mohammad/ Asabaki 3ishq/ Abdulrahman Mohammed
7. Omeima El...
2013-12-192h 48arabologyArabology 6.10 [Arabic Songs of Tolerance + Louis Karim Interview]This episode of Arabology aired on Dec 12, 2013 and broaches the theme of tolerance in the Arab world by showcasing songs and music that promote religious coexistence, social equality, LGBT rights, Arab American identity and more. Show includes interview with 'Alhurra' TV producer Louis Karim.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/dec-12-arabology-podcast-ft-songs-about.html
Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 12 Dec 2013 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Tania Kassis/ Islamo-Christian Ave/ Live at l'Olympia/ Tania Kassis
2. Labess/ Bechar El Khir/ Identite/ Needlepoint Records
3. Khaled/ Samira/ C'est La Vie/ Universal Music France
4. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive
5. Jawhar...
2013-12-111h 40arabologyArabology 6.9 [Arabic Music + Interv w/ Bassam Kassam, Amr Adly]This episode of 'Arabology' aired on Dec 5, 2013 and featured poignant Arabic music, including two exclusive tracks by Lebanese singer/composer Mike Massy.
Show also features 5-part interview with Lebanese American writer/film producer/human rights activist Bassam Kassab + interview with Amr Adly, Postdoctoral Fellow at CDDRL (Stanford University) who discusses issues related to the political economy of Egypt and Tunisia.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/125-arabology-podcast-ft-bassam-kassab.html
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 5 December 2013 4-6 PM DJ: Ramzi (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Khaled/ Laila/ C'est La Vie/Universal Music France
2. Labess/El Kass Yadour/Identite/Needlepoint Records
3. Rachid Taha/Wesh...
2013-12-041h 34arabologyArabology 6.8 [Arabic Music + Yasmine Hamdan, Mona Mansour, Kristian Davis Bailey]This episode aired on Nov 21, 2013 and included interviews with Stanford student/activist Kristian Davis Bailey who spoke about his trip to the West Bank; Lebanese American playwright Mona Mansour who continues our conversation from last week's show; and Yasmine Hamdan in a special segment of an interview that had previously been aired in its entirety on 'Arabology. Also includes a special remix of Yasmine Hamdan's 'Shouei" plus a slew of other Arabic songs and music (see below):
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 21 November 2013 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Chamamyan, Lena/Henna w Zahr Intro/Ghazl El...
2013-11-201h 49arabologyArabology 6.7 [Arabic Music + Interv w/ Arash Aramesh, Mona Mansour, Yazan Khalifeh]This episode of Arabology aired on Nov 14, 2013 and featured fresh Arabic music (see below) plus interviews with Arash Aramesh (National Security Adviser for the Stanford Law School) who discusssed the current state of US-Iranian relations; Mona Mansour (Lebanese American playwright of 'Urge for Going'); and Jordanian caricaturist Yazan Khalifeh whose illustrations are featured at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yazan-Khalifeh-illustration/206446656059406
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 14 Nov 2013 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Kulna Sawa/Iza3at Kulna Sawa/Kulna Sawa/Kulna Sawa
2. Interview with Arash Aramesh/National Security Analyst at Stanford Law School/Arabology/KZSU
3. Taha, Rachid...
2013-11-131h 18arabologyArabology 6.6 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Wissam Yafi Interview]In addition to selected Arabic songs, this episode Includes a 2-part interview with Wissam Yafi, the Lebanese American founder of TidWit.com and an expert in Middle East politics, economics and technology policy. His field comparative study, conducted for Harvard University on the MENA region, received recognition at the Kennedy School of Government's Center for International Development. More recently, he has been running an E-learning organization helping governments, non-profits, and businesses around the world reach their audiences
Features music by Mashrou' Leila, Rachid Taha, Egyptian Project, and Salamat singing the Nubian/Arabic version of 'La Bamba.'
Complete show playlist...
2013-11-0655 minarabologyArabology 6.5 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Aswat Tribute to Abdel Halim]Show aired on Oct 31, 2013 and includes impromptu performance by 2 members of ASWAT Bay Area Arabic Music Ensemble from their tribute concert to Abdel Halim Hafez which will take place on Dec 7 + Stanford student Alon D who juxtaposes Arabic and Hebrew + great songs and music by Tania Saleh, Mashrou' Leila, Rachid Taha (singing the Arabic version of 'It's Now or Never'), Akher Zapheer, Akim El Sikameya, Massar Egbari, Mike Massy, Adel Salameh, Omar Offendum, Rima Banna, Abdulrahman Mohammed & Breaking the Boundaries.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26827
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2013-10-301h 31arabologyArabology 6.4 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Naima Shalhoub Live]The Oct 24, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' includes a live interview with Lebanese American soul singer Naima Grace Shalhoub who discusses her hit 'Herstory of Soul' and sings, live, her amazing version of the Arabic classic 'Adduka Al-Mayyas.' (video at http://youtu.be/ZAiDaoQ1arA). Show also features music by Mashrou' Leila, Rima Khcheich, NO Blues, Dalida (Remix), Yolla Khalife and humorous tracks by Michelle Keserwany and Rania Kurdi.
Show also includes ticket giveaway to the Aswat tribute concert to Abdul Halim Hafez at San Mateo City College on Dec 7, 2013.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq...
2013-10-231h 49arabologyArabology 6.3 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Moumen Smihi Interview]In addition to music by Mashrou' Leila, Tania Saleh, Watcha Clan, and Massar Egbari, this episode of Arabology (aired Oct 17, 2013) includes a ticket giveaway to the Abdel Halim Hafez tribute concert by Aswat on Dec 7 + a segment of the opening of the 'Markaz' at Stanford (ft interviews with Stanford students Nadia Smati, Subhan Ali, Osama El-Gabalawy) .
This episode also includes segments from my interview with Moroccan Filmmaker Moumen Smihi and Professor Peter Limbrick, Associate Professor, Film and Digital Media, UCSC. For full interview, see https://soundcloud.com/arabology/moumen-smihi-full-interview
Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ...
2013-10-161h 11arabologyArabology 6.2 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Arab Film Festival Interviews]The 2nd episode of the 6th season of Arabology (aired Oct 10, 2013) includes music by Massar Egbari, Ziad Sahab & Yasmina Fayed, NO Blues, Salam, Mashrou' Leila, Breaking the Boundaries and Abdulrahman Mohammed, Yolla Khalife, Tania Saleh, Adel Salameh, May Nasr, Jadal.
Episode also includes interview with Serge Bakalian, Executive Director of the Arab Film Festival and Director Jessica Habie whose film 'Mars at Sunrise' will screen at the Arab Film Festival in San Francisco on Oct 12, 2013.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26694
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2013-10-091h 57arabologyArabology 6.1 [Arabic Blues, Hip Hop, Rock, Ballads, Instrumentals]The 6th Season Premiere of of 'Arabology' (aired Oct 3, 2013) features DJ Ramzi discussing and playing alternative Arabic music, including Arabic blues, Hip Hop,Rock, ballads, instrumentals, world fusion, and more.
Artists include Mashrou' Leila, Pangia, Tania Saleh, Mike Massy (Remix), Akher Zapheer, No Blues, Revolution Records, MWR, Rania Kurdi, Yolla Khalife, Rahim Alhaj, Adel Salameh, Tania Kassis, Jalilah and three Fairuz songs that have been recently recorded/revamped by top world music artists.
Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26640
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer...
2013-10-021h 55arabologyArabology 5.11 [Rania Kurdi Interview, Bio, Music]This special summer edition of 'Arabology' (aired Aug 14, 2013) showcases the career and music of Jordanian singer/actress/'Arab Idol' Presenter RANIA KURDI.
First part of the show features a narrated biography of RANIA KURDI with music excerpts while the second part features a 4-part interview with Rania Kurdi herself who talks about her career and about her hilarious her summer 2013 TV hit series "The Rania Show.'
Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26326
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing...
2013-08-132h 00arabologyArabology 5.10 [Best of Alternative Arabic Music + Rami Musa Alayan Interview]The 4-hour 5th season finale of Arabology aired on June 13, 2013 and featured music by some of the Arab World's best alternative musicians/artists along with commentary (in English) by DJ Ramzi. Also includes interview with Director Rami Musa Alayan who discussed his film 'Private Sun' as well as with the film's soundtrack composer Frank Gelat.
Show features music by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Mike Massy, Tania Saleh, Egyptian Projet, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburadwan, Omar Offendum, La Tlateh, Hiba, DAM, Macel Khalife (ft Mahmoud Darwish), Pangia, Mashrou' Leila, Donia Masoud, Maryam (ft Zeid Hamdan), Rasha, JadaL, Toot Ard, Aziz Maraka, Tamer...
2013-06-113h 39
arabologyArabology 5.9 [Yasmine Hamdan Interview + Music]The first 90 min of this podcast feature a musical interview with Lebanese born singer/songwriter/actress YASMINE HAMDAN who has redefined alternative Arabic music as part of Soapkills (with Zeid Hamdan) before working with Mirwais as YAS on the 'Arabology' album and eventually launching a solo career of her own.
The second part of this podcast (30 min) includes songs by Oumeima El Khalil, The Egyptian Project, Pangia, Rima Khcheich, El Far3i, El Ras.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/06/66-arabology-podcast-spotlights-yasmine.html
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims...
2013-06-041h 53arabologyArabology 5.7 [Arab Women's Voices in Music, Literature, and Culture]Special episode dedicated to 'Arab Women's Voices in Music, Literature, and Culture' including:
1. An interview with May Nasr and the premiere of her new song 'Ouhibbouka" (lyrics by Ghada Samman)
2. Writer Arin Mango who reads excerpts from her article "What's Islam Got to Do with It?' which was published in 'Avicenna: The Stanford Journal of Muslim Affairs' (Vol 3 No. 1 Winter 2013)
3. A conversation with Nisrin Elamin (Doctoral student at Stanford) who broaches issues related to Sudanese culture while showcasing vibrant songs by Sudanese women/singers Rasha and Elsarah..
4. An interview with Zoe Woolford, student of Arabic at Stanford, who discusses...
2013-05-232h 01arabologyArabology 5.6 [Sufi, Gnawa Music, Eliyahu Sills + Yassir Chadly Interviews]The May 16, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features a pre-recorded interview with musician Eliyahu Sills and a live interview with Yassir Chadly who performs live on the show while playing the Oud and the gimbri. Also includes interview with music manager Alex Hughes who promotes 'A Night of Moroccan Gnawa, Sufi & Trance Music with Yassir Chadly, Eliyahu Sills, Tim Abdellah Fuson & Bouchaib Abdelhadi' on May 25 at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley.
In addition to Gnawa, Sufi & Trance Music, this episode includes songs from the Arab Spring and tracks by Rami Essam, Autostrad, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, Egyptian Project, Oumeima El Khalil, Jerusalem...
2013-05-152h 00arabologyArabology 5.5 [Alternative Arabic + Iranian Music ft Eendo Interview]This episode aired on May 9, 2013.
*Part 1 features Arabic songs with commentary in English by DJ Ramzi.
*Part 2 focuses on the Iranian music group Eendo and features commentary by co-host Shervin Emami, Lecturer in Persian/Farsi at Stanford + an interview with Ardalan Payvar of the group Eendo whose music is featured throughout the second part of the show.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25735
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-9-arabology-podcast-ft-alternative.html
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various...
2013-05-083h 16arabologyArabology 5.4 [Alternative Arabic Music + Hala Fauzi Interview]The May 2, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Egyptian dancer/teacher Hala Fauzi, co-owner of Halanda Studios in San Jose, as well as amazing music, old and new, from the Arab world along with commentary, in English, by DJ Ramzi.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-2-arabology-podcast-ft-interview.html
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 2 May 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label)
1. Elias Lammam/ Raqsat Farah/ Selsebil/ Elias Lammam
**2. Interview with Hala Fauzi/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU
3. Dalida/ Helwa Ya Baladi/ Paroles D'Ailleurs/ Orlando
**4. Interview with Hala Fauzi/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU
5. Hakim/ Kolo Yorkos/ Kolo Yorkos/ Alam El Phan
**6...
2013-05-011h 43arabologyArabology 5.3 [Alternative Arabic Music + DAM Interview Pt 2]The April 25, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features fresh music from the Arab Spring and new alternative Arabic music plus the 3rd part of DJ Ramzi's interview with DAM and Omar Offendum.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 25 April 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label)
1. Omeima El Khalil/ Tabaa El Wosta/ Zaman/ Forward Music
2. Egyptian Project/ Ya Sahbi/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records
3. Orquestra Arab De Barcelona/ Jerusalén/ Libertad/ Harmonia Mundi France
4. El Far3i + El Rass/ Janna Janna/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound
5. Rasha/ Ya Sudan Ma'alesh/ Let Me Be/ Rasha
6. Ensemble Maraghi/ Ara Taksim/ Anwar/ Felmay
7. Rima K...
2013-04-241h 49arabologyArabology 5.2 [Alternative Arabic Music + DAM Interview Pt 1]The April 18, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with journalist Ashley Lohmann who discusses her ''Beyond the Bombs' web site. Also includes DJ Ramzi's interview with Palestinian Hip Hop band DAM (Tamer Nafar, Suhell Nafar, Mahmood Jreri) as well as Omar Offendum--recorded at the 'Globalization of Hip Hop' event which took place at Stanford on April 6--plus intro by Farah Weheba.
Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-18-arabology-podcast-ft.html
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 18 April 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label)
1. Egyptian Project/ Ya Amar/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records
*2. Ashley Lohmann Interview/ Arabology/ KZSU
3. Jerusalem...
2013-04-171h 55arabologyArabology 5.1 [Alternative Arabic Music + Omar Offendum Car Interview]The April 11, 2013 5th season premiere of 'Arabology' features an interview with Syrian American Hip Hop artist Omar Offendum (who performed along with the group DAM at Stanford on April 13, 2013). Show also showcases 'alternative' music from the region by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Gene Band, Saffron, Mashrou' Leila, Egyptian Project, JIMH, Elizabeth Ayoub, DAM, Zeid and the Wings, Mike Massy, and the Bay Area Music Ensemble Aswat.
Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25547
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various cultural...
2013-04-102h 00arabologyArabology 4.9 [Mike Massy phone Interview + Alternative Arabic Music]The March 21 Finale of 'Arabology' features a 4-part interview with Lebanese singer/musician Mike Massy (who is performing at the Merkin Concert Hall in NY on April 25) including his bio and songs.The second part showcases alternative Arabic music from the region.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 21 March 2013 3- 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Mike Massy/Ya Zaman/Ya Zaman/Falak Productions
**2. Mike Massy Interview Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU
3. Mike Massy/ Khalasna Ba'a/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
**4. Mike Massy Interview Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU
5. Mike Massy/ Ghayyer Lawn 3yonak/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
**6. Mike Massy Interview Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU
7. Mike...
2013-03-201h 58arabologyArabology 4.8 [Indie Palestinian Music + Interview w/ 'Arab Labor' Writer Sayed Kashua]The March 14 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Israeli Arab writer Sayed Kashua (who writes the popular 'Arab Labor' TV series) and a conversation with Syrian activist Tareq Samman who discussed the state of the Syrian revolution today. In addition, show includes an array of new alternative/revolutionary songs from the region.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 14 March 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Jerusalem In My Heart/ Koll Lil-Mli7ati Fi Al-Khimar Al-Aswadi/ Mo7it Al-Mo7it/ Constellation Records
2. Ramzi Aburedwan/ Rahil (Exile)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records
3. Ahmad Al Khatib/ Exode II Canaan/ Sabil/ Institut...
2013-03-121h 49arabologyArabology 4.7 [Arabic Poetry Recitation by Alexander Key + Weyam Ghadbian + Arabic Music]The March 7, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Alexander Key, Assistant Professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature at Stanford, who discusses Arabic poetry (in English) while eloquently reciting poems by Al-Mutanabi and Amal Donkol in Arabic. Also includes interview with Weyam Ghadbian, the Cultural Program Director at the Arab Cultural and Community Center in San Francisco, who discusses the 6th Annual Bay Area Arab Women's Conference which is taking place on March 16, 2013. Plus music by Said Mrad, Aly Talibab, Kamel Badarneh, Rim Banna, Aswat, Ramy Essam, Elizabeth Ayoub and the Lebanese band Doors To Aspiration (DTA).
*Playlist for Arabology ...
2013-03-061h 58arabologyArabology 4.6 [Arabic Music + Interview with Aslan Media Director Safa Samiezadé-Yazd]The Feb 28, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Safa Samiezadé-Yazd who is the Arts, Culture, Music and Film Editor at AslanMedia.com and whose work focuses on contemporary art/performance and the Middle East. In this interview, she discusses issues related to Iranian American identity as well as her involvement in curating the first festival of Iranian theater to be presented in the USA.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 28 Feb 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. May Matar/ Metlak Mesh 3ayzin/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network
2. Donia Masoud/ Mesh Eb Aleky/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia M...
2013-02-272h 00arabologyArabology 4.5 [Indie Arabic Music + Interview w/ Stanford Lecturer Touria Boumehdi]The Feb 14, 2013 edition of 'Arabology' features a multi-lingual interview (in English, French, Spanish, Arabic) with Dr. Touria Boumehdi Tomasi, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford, who discusses her new book and gives us fascinating facts about Andalusian Spain.
Playlist for Arabology Thur, 14 Feb 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label)
1. Magida El Roumi/ Bas Ellak Habibi/ Ghazal/ V. Production
2. Darine Hamze/ Ahwak/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas
3. Mashrou' Leila/ Ma titrikni heyk (Ne me quitte pas)/ Single/ Paleo
4. Jadal/ Fe Nabd Ana Has/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh
**5. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU
6. Ibn Báya...
2013-02-141h 48arabologyArabology 4.4 [Tania Saleh Interview, Rachid Koraichi Message, Arabic Music]The Feb 7, 2013 edition of 'Arabology' features a 3-part interview (in English) with Lebanese alternative singer Tania Saleh and a special message by artist Rachid Koraichi who received the Jameel Prize in 2011 for his works that were inspired by traditions of Islamic craft and design.
The show also features great alternative Arabic music (along with commentary in English) by Ahmed Rock (Revolution Records) , Ibn Thabit, Ramy Essam, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburedwan, May Matar.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs 7 Feby 2013 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/Label
1. Ahmed Rock/ Ana Msh 3adad/ Single/ Revolution Records
2. Ibn Thabit/ Calling The...
2013-02-062h 05arabologyArabology 4.3 [Egyptian Revolution Music + Interview with Egyptian Fulbrighter Samar Ahmed]On this week's episode of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--we continue our commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution with an exclusive interview with Egyptian Fulbright scholar to Stanford Samar Mostafa Ahmed who recounts her experiences during the initial uprising and beyond. This show also showcases revolutionary Arabic songs that continue to fuel the Arab Spring, including tracks by Ramy Essam, Emel Mathlouthi, Rim Banna, Mustafa Said, Donia Masoud, El Tanbura and others.
Notes: Playlist for Arabology Thurs 31 Jan 2013 3 - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Maryam Saleh...
2013-01-302h 01arabologyArabology 4.2 [Music of the Egyptian Uprisings + Khaled Sayed Interview]The 2nd episode of the 4th Season of 'Arabology is dedicated to the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution and includes an exclusive interview with Khaled Sayed, the Egyptian-American Director of the award winning documentary "Egypt: The Story behind the Revolution.' The music on this show is by various Arab artists who provided the soundtrack to the Arab Spring.
Notes: Playlist for Arabology/Thur, 24 January 2013 3-5 pm/DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. Essam, Ramy/ Taty Taty/ Elmedan/ Ramy Essam
**2. Interview with Khaled Sayed/ Interview part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU
3. Masoud, Donia/ Ale Etgharab/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud
4. Banna, Rim...
2013-01-222h 06arabologyArabology 4.1 [Best of Alternative/Indie Arabic Music]The 4th Season Premiere episode of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--brings you the latest Arabic tunes from the alternative music scene in the Arab world, along with commentary, in English, about the featured artists and their music.
Playlist for Arabology Thur 17 January 2013 3pm - 4:30pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label
1. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation of ecstasy and rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted
2. Oumeima El Khalil/ Ouhibbouka Akthar/ Ya/ Forward Music
3. Darine Hamze/ Ahwak/ Beirut Hotel (Soundtrack)/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas
4. Jadal/ El Makina/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh
5. Mike Massy/ Y...
2013-01-161h 24arabologyArabology 3.10 [Top 20 Alternative Arabic Songs/Artists of 2012 ]The 3rd Season Finale of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--COUNTS DOWN the Top 20 Alternative Arabic Artists of 2012 (see Playlist below). This episode is hosted by DJ Ramzi and guest host Mohammed El Jurf and aired on December 6, 2012 on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) from 3-5:30 PM
PLAYLIST: (Artist/ Track/ Album/Label) (countdown numbered from Song #20 to Song #1)
20. Safadi, Jowan/ A3ish Hayati (Live My Life) & Kul El Banat (All the Girls)/ Namroud/ Eka3
19. Massy, Mike/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions
18. Jadal/ Bye Bye Azizi/ Single/ Forward Music
17. Natacha Atlas/ Taalet/ Paleo 2012/ Disques...
2012-12-042h 30arabologyArabology 3.9 [21 Indie/Alternative Arabic Songs and Instrumentals]The 9th episode of the 3rd Season of Arabology (aired Nov 29, 2012) was hosted by DJ Ramzi who played a variety of Arabic songs while commenting about them in English.
Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 29 Nov 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label
1. Samsa/ Qalbi Ma Kayelli Khir/ Alem Jdid (New World)/ Skander Guetari
2. Maraka, Aziz/ Amman/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby
3. Aburedwan, Ramzi / Bahar (Sea)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records
4. Laroussi, Djamel/ Kifach Hilti/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music
5. Ajram, Nancy/ Ady El Beida/ Super Nancy/ Emi
6. Mashrou Leila/ Wajih (Themightyrouge Remix)/ unreleased/ Mashrou Leila
7. Kfoury, Wael/ Ma'oole Tishti...
2012-11-272h 02arabologyArabology 3.8 [Indie Arabic Songs + Fairuz's Birthday + Male Belly Dancer + Screenwriter Saleem]This Thanksgiving edition of Arabology (aired Nov 22) was co-hosted by Ramzi, Eric and Ahmad and included beautiful Arabic songs about counting one's blessing and not forgetting others.
The show also featured two special songs for Fairuz's 77th birthday, two new songs by Mashrou' Leila, and a special interview with male belly dancer/screenwriter Saleem who wrote the controversial stage play 'Salam Shalom.'
Playlist (Artist/Track/Album/Label)
1. Abu Ghazaleh, Tamer/ Khabar 3ajel (Urgent News) Single/ Eka3
2. Beirut Biloma/ Beirut ya Hayati C-Rouge Mix/ Single/ Reverbnation
3. Fairuz/ Nassam (Housed Up Remix)/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level...
2012-11-202h 09arabologyArabology 3.7 [Indie Arabic Music + Interview with Belly Dancer Adriana Marrelli]The seventh episode of the 3rd Season of 'Arabology' (aired Nov 8, 2012) features a multi-part interview with professional belly dancer Adriana Marrelli who talks about the art of Raqs Sharqi and explains distinctly Middle Eastern concepts of beats & rhythms, musical instruments and the art/history of belly dancing.
Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 15 Nov 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
Rami Ayash/Ya Msahar Eyny/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up Records & Tapes
Assi Hallani/ Oddam Eyoonek/Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up Records & Tapes
Various Artists/Musical Demos and...
2012-11-122h 00arabologyArabology 3.6 [Indiw Arabic Music + Torange Yeghiazarian Interview]The sixth episode of the 3rd Season of 'Arabology' (aired Nov 8, 2012) includes an interview with Torange Yeghiazarian, Founding Artistic Director of Golden Thread Productions which is currently staging the Re-Orient Festival of Short Plays (in English) exploring the Middle East in San Francisco from November 1–18, 2012. Also includes alternative music from the Arab world accompanied by commentary, in English, by your host DJ Ramzi.
Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 8 November 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label
1. El Khalil, Omeima/ Ya Helou/ Ya/ Forward Music
2. Egyptian Project/ Anta Ana/ Paleo Festival Village Du Monde 2012/ Disques Office
3. Samsa/ Nsima (Breath Of...
2012-11-062h 01arabologyArabology 3.5 [Alternative Arabic Music + Author Soha Al-Jurf]This episode (aired Nov 1, 2012) includes an interview with Soha Al-Jurf, author of 'Even My Voice Is Silence.' Also includes new alternative music from the Arab world accompanied by commentary, in English, by your host DJ Ramzi.
Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 1 Nov 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label
1. El Khalil, Omeima/ Leh?/ Ya/ Forward Music
2. Watcha Clan/ Osfour (Bird)/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music
3. Trio Joubran/ Nawwar/ Paleo Festival Village Du Monde 2012--Moyen Orient/ Disques Office
4. Laroussi, Djamel/ Kifach Hilti (What’S The Outcome?)/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music
5. Samsa/ Alem Jdid (New World)/ Alem Jdid (Ne...
2012-10-301h 55arabologyArabology 3.4 [Indie Arabic Music + Dean Obeidallah + Arabic Calligraphist Arash Shirinbab]The 4th episode of the 3rd season of 'Arabology' aired on Oct 25, 2012 and included music by Jalal El Hamdaoui, Mashrou' Leila, Pangia, Ahmed Soultan, Egyptian Project, Omar Souleyman, Aswat, Mike Massy, Aziz Maraka, Ramzi Aburedwan.
Also featured an interview with Arab American stand up comedian Dean Obeidallah (who performed at Stanford on Friday Oct 26). Also includes a conversation with Arash Shirinbab, a Master in Arabic Calligraphy.
Blog entry with pics at http://author32.blogspot.com/search/label/Arash%20Shirinbab
Complete Show Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=24484
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program...
2012-10-231h 56arabologyArabology 3.3 [Indie Jordanian Music + Interview w/ Stanford Persian Lecturer Shervin Emami + More]The third episode of the third season of 'Arabology'--a radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing (mostly alternative) music from the Arab world--aired on Oct 18, 2012 and featured a 2-part interview with Shervin Emami, Lecturer in Persian at Stanford, who discusses Iranian music and more. Show also includes a special segment on Jordanian 'alternative' music (with guest Ahmad Q) plus a slew of Arabic music tracks, with commentary in English by DJ Ramzi, by Aziz Maraka, Omeima El Khalil, Natacha Atlas, Jadal, Ramzi Aburedwan, Egyptian Project, Pangia, Mashrou' Leila, Hana Malhas, Ibrahim Maalouf, Aswat, Tania Saleh...
2012-10-163h 02arabologyArabology 3.2 [Indie Arabic Music + Film Director/Stanford Professor Miriam Abu Sharkh]The second episode of the third season of 'Arabology'--a radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing (mostly alternative) music from the Arab world by Egyptian Project, Alhousseini Anivolla, Ibrahim Maalouf, Amar Sundy, Trio Joubran, Broukar, Rim Banna, Tania Saleh, Marcel Khalifeh (and Mahmoud Darwish), Pangia, DAM, Mashrou' Leila, Omeima El Khalil.
Show also featured a 3-part interview with Stanford Professor Miriam Abu Sharkh, Director of the documentary 'Gaza: Tunnels to Nowhere' and a Visiting Associate Professor at the Stanford Center for International Development.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList...
2012-10-082h 01arabologyArabology 3.1 [Autostrad, Yasmine Hamdan, DAM, Maryam Saleh, Jadal, Rim Banna, Cheba Djenet, More]The Third Season Premiere of 'Arabology'(aired Oct 4, 2012)features Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, showcasing and discussing (mostly alternative) music from the Arab world by Yazan Rousan and Autostrad, Pangia, Mike Massy, Mashrou' Leila, Yasmine Hamdan, DAM, Maryam Saleh, Jadal, Ibrahim Maalouf, Omeima El Khalil, Natacha Atlas, Omar Offendum, Darine Hamze, Rim Banna, Cheba Djenet, Adonis.
Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=24345
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various cultural productions from the Arab world including (mostly alternative...
2012-10-021h 56arabologyArabology 2.11 [Pre Fall 2012 Special Edition ft Music + Arabic Film Reviews]This special pre-Fall ediition of Arabology featured music by Mashrou' Leila, Natacha Atlas, El Morabba3, DAM, Pangia, Maryam, Cheb Khaled, Yasmine Hamdan, Sae Lis, Yemen Blues, Trio Joubran, Omeima El Khalil, and others. Show also included (Arabic) film reviews, in English, by Ahmad Qousi who highlights his favorite Arabic movies of all-time.
Complete playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=24227
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various cultural productions from the Arab world including (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with commentary...
2012-09-101h 56arabologyArabology 2.10 [Summer 2012 Special Edition]This special summer edition features a conversation about Ramadan with Ahmad Qousi plus great new music by Yasmine Hamdan, Youmna Saba, Mashrou' Leila (Special Remix), Faudel (who sings the Arabic version of 'Bambino'), Tania Saleh, Maryam, Elissa, Darine Hamze, Jadal, Jadid Ensemble, Sapho (who pays homage to Om Kalsoum), Nancy Ajram, Assi Elhellani, Hiba Mansouri, and Mariem Labidi who sings the Arabic/Tunisian version of 'Ne Me Quitte Pas.'
Complete playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=23961
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University...
2012-07-291h 52arabologyArabology 2.9 [4 Hours of Indie/Alternative Arabic Music]The 4-hour Season Finale showcases this past season's best alternative Arabic music with commentary by DJ Ramzi plus a reading of Marianne Nsour's poem 'Englabic' by Ahmad Qousi,
Here is the Playlist (Last name/First Name/Track/Album/Label):
1. Dam/Mukadime (Introduction)/ Ihda' (Dedication)/ Redcircle Music
2. Adonis/ Ma Kan Mafroud/ Daw L Baladiyyi/ Forward Music
3. Diab, Amr / 'aref Habibi (You Know My Love) Banadeek Ta'ala (I'm Calling You, Come)/ Laser
4. Dudley, Anne and Coleman, Jaz/ Habebe/ Songs From the Victorious City/ Tvt Records
5. Elhellani, Assi/ Natalie/ Single/ Rotana
6. Maraka, Aziz/ Bent Ennas/ Master Copy/ eka3
7. Samaha, Carole/ Wet3awadet/ Wet3...
2012-06-044h 00arabologyArabology 2.8 [North African Rai, Gnawa Music + Live Interviews w/ Moroccan Singers]The 8th Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' (aired May 31, 2012) highlights Arabic music from North Africa and includes my interview with Moroccan Voice Impersonator/singer Wafaa Salaje who belts out (live) songs by Fairuz, Faiza Ahmad, Asmahan, Riad Sombati, and others.
Show also features a very romantic 30 minute love segment featuring mellow and luscious Arabic tunes as well as music tracks by Mike Massy, Dany Baladi, Cheb Nasro, Khaled, Cheba Djenet, Darine Hamze, Marcel Khalife, Adonis, Abou Elleef, Fairuz, Zeid Hamdan and the Arabic version of 'I Will Survive' by Haifa Wehbe.
Show also includes my interview with Moroccan...
2012-05-281h 59arabologyArabology 2.7 [Indie Arabic Music + Interviews w/ Stanford Faculty and Students of Arabic]The 7th Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' (aired May 24, 2012) includes music tracks by Yasmine Hamdan, Toot Ard, Tania Kassis, Dam, Mike Massy, Adonis, Tania Saleh, Joubran Trio, Cheb Khaled, Emel Mathlouthi, Zeid Hamdan, Dub Snakkr, and Martin Leon. Features my interview with Arabic Lecturer Dr. Eva Hashem who discusses the challenges and benefits of teaching Arabic at Stanford plus an interview with Cyana Chilton, a Stanford student of Arabic who discusses her linguistic journey as well her stay in Morocco in 2011. Show also features a film review of 'Monsieur Lazhar' by Ahmad Qousi.
Complete Playlist available at http...
2012-05-201h 59arabologyArabology 2.6 [Indie/Alternative/Experimental Music from Lebanon]The 6th Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' (aired May 17, 2012) is entirely devoted to showcasing and discussing alternative/experimental music coming from Lebanon, including songs by Mashrou' Leila, Soapkills (ft Zeid Hamdan), Rayess Bek, Tania Saleh, Mike Massy, Ziyad Sahhab, Youmna Saba, Scrambled Eggs, Malikah, Adonis, Rima Khcheich, Darine Hamze, The New Government, Yasmine Hamdan and more.
Show also features interview with Nour Chammas, an Arab-American attorney and expert in Immigration Law and Civil Liberties who discusses issues related to Arab American civil rights in today's America as well as offers his perspective on Lebanese music and culture.
Complete...
2012-05-142h 01arabologyArabology 2.5 [Indie Arabic Songs + Poetry + Concert Review]The 5th Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' features music by Yazan Rousan and Autostrad, Joubran Trio, Toufic Farroukh, Mike Massy, Mashrou' Leila, Kulna Sawa, Adonis, Rim Banna, Heart Beat, DAM, Dalida, Abdel Hadi Halo, Rahim Alhaj, more.
Also includes interview with Arab poetess Sondos Abudamous who reads one of her poems in Arabic (along with DJ Ramzi's English translation). Show also includes interviews with Tomer Perry who presents a song by Israeli and Palestinian youth members of HEARBEAT and Torry Castellano (former band member of The Donnas) who speaks about her Arabic language studies. All this plus a...
2012-05-072h 01arabologyArabology 2.4 [Indie Arabic Music + AMENDS Founders + Stanford Student sings Live Song for Fairuz]The 4th Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' features Stanford student Katherine Cromack singing a Fairuz song live on the air. Show also includes my interviews with Elliot Stoller and Khaled Alshawi, Co-Founders/Co-Presidents of the American Middle Eastern Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS) who spoke about the April 2012 AMENDS Summit Conference at Stanford (for more info see amends.stanford.edu)
Show also includes a ticket giveaway to an Aswat concert and songs by Mike Massy, Adonis, Checkpoint 303, Katibe 5, Claude Ciari, Fairuz, DAM, Jadal, Darine Hamze, and Trio Joubran.
Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index...
2012-04-301h 58arabologyArabology 2.3 [Indie Arabic Songs + Stanford Students Recite Arabic Poems]The 3rd Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' (aired April 26, 2012) features a ticket giveaway to a concert by Aswat and songs by Mashrou' Leila, Darine Hamze, Emel Mathlouthi, Souad Massi, Fairuz, DAM, Jadal, YAS, Miryam Saleh (ft Zeid Hamdan), Trio Joubran, Omar Offendum, Aswat, and Adonis.
Also includes Stanford students Lizzie Harmon reciting/ translating an Arabic poem by Nizar Qabbani and Andrew Clauson reading/discussing a poem by Ahmad Shawqi.
Show also features a live interview with Egyptian Stanford student Marwa Farag, Features Editor for "The Stanford Daily" and Co-President of the Arab Student Association at Stanford, who discusses...
2012-04-232h 00arabologyArabology 2.2 [Indie Arabic Music + Fadi Quran Interview]The Second Episode of the 2nd Season of 'Arabology' (aired April 19, 2012) features Arabic music by Salah Edin Fnaire, DAM, Mashrou' Leila, Darine Hamze, Joubran trio, more.
This episode also features DJ Ramzi's interview with Fadi Quran, a Palestinian Stanford graduate from the West Bank and U.S. citizen whose arrest in Hebron in April 2012 for allegedly pushing an Israeli soldier was caught on tape--causing an unprecedented response at Stanford and eventually securing Quran's release. Interview is played in two parts during this episode with music and commentary in between.
Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action...
2012-04-161h 58arabologyArabology 1.9 [Season 1 Finale ft Indie Arabic Music + Interviews]The 9th episode (First Season Finale) of 'Arabology' (aired March 15, 2012) features music by Mashrou' Leila, Emel Mathlouthi, Jadal, El Gusto Orchestra of Algiers, Aswat, Fairouz, Rahim Alhaj, Cheb mami, Abdel Hadi Halo, Joubran Trio, Soundtrack from Nadine Labaki's 'Where Do We Go Now?' and more.
Also includes interview with Dr. Marwan Hanania, Visiting Scholar for the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University who showcases the history of Amman, Jordan and discusses the notion of an Arab Spring in Jordan and the region.
Show also includes a ticket giveaway to a concert by Aswat plus special thanks by...
2012-03-122h 04arabologyArabology 1.8 [Indie Arabic Music + Ahmed Benchamsi + Dabke Dancer]The 8th episode of 'Arabology' Season 1 (aired March 8, 2012) features music by Mashrou' Leila (rare remix), Emel Mathlouthi, Tania Kassis (remix), Barry, Alabina and many more.
Show also includes personal interview with Ahmed Benchemsi, visiting scholar at Stanford University's Program on Arab Reform and Democracy at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law and publisher and editor of Morocco's two best-selling newsweeklies TelQuel (French) and Nishan (Arabic), which he founded in 2001 and 2006, respectively. Ahmed's magazines have been repeatedly cited by major media such as CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and more, as strong advocates of democracy and secularism in...
2012-03-052h 04arabologyArabology 1.7 [Indie Arabic Music + Mashrou Leila Remixes + Interview with Mom]The seventh episode of 'Arabology' (aired March 1, 2012) features music by Mashrou' Leila (including TWO rare remixes), Emel Mathlouthi, Si Lemhaf, Samir Agerbi, Cheikh Raymond, and special dedications to Tania Saleh and May Nasr.
Show also includes personal interview with my amazing Mom Vera Salti plus my interview with Yesmina Khedhir (Tunisian Fulbright scholar at Stanford) and a conversation with Stanford student of Arabic Christina Littlejohn.
Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=22925
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, that airs on...
2012-02-272h 00arabologyArabology 1.6 [Arabic Music + Lina Khatib Interview + Stanford Students Speak Arabic]Episode 6 of Season 1 aired on Feb 23, 2012 and features music by Charbel Rouhana (Ft Tania Saleh), Maryam Saleh, Anouar Brahem Trio, Emel Mathlouthi, El Gusto Orchestra of Algiers, Tamer Ashour, Ilham Al-Madfa'i, Toufic Farroukh, Rim Banna and many more.
This episode also features my interview with Dr. Lina Khatib, co-founder and Program Manager of the Program on Arab Reform and Democracy at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at Stanford. Additionally, this show includes interviews with students learning Arabic at Stanford including Omar Ezzine, Aleena Syed and Melanie Nacouzi plus shoutout by Ahmad Qousi.
Complete Playlist available...
2012-02-222h 52arabologyArabology 1.5 [Indie Arabic Music + Interview w/ Lebanese Stanford Cheerleader]The fifth episode of 'Arabology' (aired 2/16/12) features great alternative music from the Arab world plus an interview with Lebanese-American Stanford student and cheerleader Alix Farhat who discusses her Arabic classes at Stanford, her Lebanese heritage, and her role as a Stanford cheerleader. This episode also features music by Tania Kassis, Mashrou' Leila, Fareeq El Atrash, Rayess Bek, Tania Saleh, Rim Banna, Omar Offendum, Arabian Knightz, Darine Hamze, Amr Diab, JadaL, Emel Mathlouthi, Toot Ard, Charbel Rouhana, Suhail Khoury, Dalida, May Nasr, Fairuz, Amal Murkus, Natacha Atlas, and others.
Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ...
2012-02-122h 54arabologyArabology 1.4 [Indie Arabic Music + Interview w/ Jordanian-American Culinary Expert]This episode of Arabology originally aired on Feb 9, 2012 and features great music plus an interview with Ebtisam Abbasi Najork who discusses Jordanian cuisine, Arabic music and The Global Fund for Women.
Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=22775
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, that airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and which aims to showcase cultural productions from/about the Arab world by featuring (mostly) alternative Arab musicians as well as occasional interviews with people whose work broaches the region.
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2012-02-061h 55arabologyArabology 1.3 [Indie Arabic Music + Ateek Ensemble + Sufi Music by DJ Raj-i-San]This episode of Arabology originally aired on February 2, 2012 and includes my exclusive interview with DJ Raj-i-Sab ,spotlight on Ateek Music Ensemble and commentary by Ahmad Qousi.
Complete playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=22715
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, that airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and which aims to showcase cultural productions from/about the Arab world by featuring (mostly) alternative Arab musicians as well as occasional interviews with people whose work broaches the region.
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2012-01-301h 51arabologyArabology 1.2 [Arabic Music from the Arab World]This episode of Arabology originally aired on January 26, 2012.
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, that airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and which aims to showcase cultural productions from/about the Arab world by featuring (mostly) alternative Arab musicians as well as occasional interviews with people whose work broaches the region.
Complete playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=22667
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2012-01-232h 03arabologyArabology 1.1 [Modern Music from the Arab World]This is the very first episode of Arabology which aired on January 19, 2012.
'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, that airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and which aims to showcase cultural productions from/about the Arab world by featuring (mostly) alternative Arab musicians as well as occasional interviews with people whose work broaches the region.
Playlist for Arabology 19 January 2012 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S.
Artist/Track/Album/Label
1. YAS/Arabology /Arabology/Lebanese Underground
2. YAS/ Get It Right/ Arabology/ Lebanese Underground
3. Al-Madfa'i, Ilham/ Babouri (My Steamboat)/Dishdasha/Rip Cat Records
4...
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