Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 4, 2008
The recent political developments in his native land, Lebanon; Open Shutters, an extraordinary exhibition of personal stories and photographs; also, Portraits of Palestinians from the Nablus and Jenin Regions. In this week’s program, we will bring you the second part of the interview with political activist and observer Ramzi Obeid who will examine the roots … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 28, 2008
In this week’s program, Khalil Bendib will speak with activist Ramzy Obeid and Rayan El-Amine, an editor of Left Turn Magazine www.leftturn.org, about the recent political developments in Lebanon. Later in the program, members of Aswast music ensemble www.myspace.com/ensembleaswat will be performing in our KPFA studios. Aswat will have its summer concert at the … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 7, 2008
In this week’s program, UC Berkeley Assistant Professor Samera Esmeir will be in conversation with Jonathan Steele about his new book entitled Defeat: Why America and Britain Lost Iraq. Jonathan Steele is a Guardian columnist, roving foreign correspondent and author. During the program, we will also hear selections from Dedication, a music CD by Palestinian … Continued