Arabiyaat is a podcast that explores the news of the day through Arab and Middle Eastern viewpoints. A unique source you won’t find anywhere else!
Ever wish there was an easy way to find out about how to access and engage with your local Arab community? An innovative new publication has begun to pave the way for more unity and interaction between Arabs living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Community organizer, Samer Elbandak, joins Arabiyaat in studio to tell … Continued
We go deep with Remi Kanazi about how he came to be an activist-poet and how he approaches the struggle for Palestine. Find out why he thinks the Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement is so important and why joining forces with allies like the #BlackLivesMatter movement and others is the best way to progress the cause … Continued
Farah Al Mousawi — an Iraqi refugee who fled Iraq in 2003 and eventually gained political asylum in the US in 2008 — joins us to share her experiences as a refugee and to reflect on the state of affairs for refugees today Contact us: arabiyaat.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @arabiyaat Theme song: Muqata’a – Ahya’ (Instrumental) @boikutt
Weyam Ghadbian joins us in studio to discuss two websites that are part of a larger network of online platforms working to “amplify voices of change”, called Mideast Youth. Ahwaa.org is a space where LGBTQ individuals in the Arab world can connect and discuss issues concerning their community. Mideastunes.com is a music platform that puts … Continued
Lebanese indie rock band, Mashrou’ Leila, have taken the Arab world by storm, and in October 2015, they brought their infectious and magical energy to the United States. We were lucky enough to catch up with lead singer, Hamed Sinno, on the heels of their San Francisco performance. He talks with us about music, Lebanese … Continued
We were lucky enough to be joined by Narcy (fka The Narcicyst) after his performance at the Arab Film Festival. He is a Montreal-based Iraqi-Canadian artist, activist, and educator, who is well known for songs like P.H.A.T.W.A. and Hamdulillah. He speaks with us about the differences between being Arab in Canada and in the U.S., … Continued
Palestinian filmmaker, Muayad Alayan, joins us in studio for a rich conversation on how one makes a feature length film under occupation. We hear about the evolving state of Palestinian cinema today and why creating a very “average” Palestinian character is actually an empowering act of resistance to existing narratives on Palestine. His film– “Love, … Continued
Tarik Kazaleh (aka Excentrik) — Palestinian-American MC, producer, and instrumentalist, based in the SF Bay Area, and known for his work with the Arab hip hop project “Arab Summit” — takes us through his journey as a musician, why it’s tough being an Arab artist, and how he said “F— you!” to societal expectations, to … Continued
In anticipation of the 19th Annual Arab Film Festival (AFF) in the SF Bay Area, we speak with AFF’s Executive Director, Serge Bakalian. He gives us some background on the festival’s roots, its future, and details on a few films in this year’s lineup, and shares with us why he thinks this is the strongest lineup … Continued
Lebanese-American songstress, performer, and educator, Naima Shalhoub joins us in studio for a soul-filled conversation on how she found her voice through music and the power that comes with that kind of expression. A series of gut-based decisions in her life led her to make her innermost passion a reality and to share the stage … Continued
