Ramzi Salti's Arabology

Watch at  https://youtu.be/628MU8iTqzE A special video greeting to everyone who has ever supported my Arabology radio/YouTube program and many thanks to all the amazing Arab artists who have graciously agreed to be interviewed through the years. Here's to a better 2021!  Watch below or at  https://youtu.be/628MU8iTqzE اتمنى لجميع مشاهدي برنامج عربولوجي عاماً جديداً مليئاً بالصحة والعافية والنجاح والف شكر على محبتكم ومتابعتكم وتشجيعكم عبر السنوات. كما اود أن أشكر كل الفنانين من جميع انحاء الوطن العربي الذين شاركوني بمشوارهم الفني وأعمالهم العظيمة من خلال المقابلات التي أجريتها معهم الرجاء الاشتراك بالقناة ليصلكم كل ماهو جديد

Here is my modest attempt to translate Fairuz's song "Khidni Ya Habibi خدني يا حبيبي  " [Take Me Away, My Love] from Arabic into English.  This song has always had a special place in my heart, as does the operetta/musical Petra in which it was initially performed, back in 1978. I have uploaded a special video of the song, with optional English subtitles, to my YouTube Channel.  To view subtitles, start playing video then click on CC at bottom of video screen/window.   For bilingual English/version, scroll down. Watch below or at  https://youtu.be/Hi4-DAq72s8 An Egyptian man arrived one night Carrying with him the mysteries of the Pyramids  And the sublime color of the Nile  He appeared out of nowhere  Just like joy itself  And he gave us hope. Take me away, my love  To a house that has no doors  Take me away my love  To the moon that guides the forgotten  Leave me in a deep slumber  On a clear, bright day  Until the nights return, along with our loved ones  My love, my lo

Watch this interview at https://youtu.be/Dd-qunnCnC0 JUST RELEASED:  Stanford Lecturer + Arabology host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews multi-talented Kuwaiti musician +Aziz of Kuwaisiana, a groundbreaking band that fuses alternative Arab/Khaleeji rock with New Orleanian jazz, funk and more. This audio-visual interview was recorded in December 2020 and spotlights the band's amazing new music video ' Bara7a (براحة)' and upcoming EP Chapter 2. Watch the interview below or at https://youtu.be/Dd-qunnCnC0 About Kuwaisiana: While there is a spectrum of alternative Arabic music being made today across the Middle East, Kuwaisiana’s sound explores new territory for the Khaleeji dialect (the culture associated with the Arabian Peninsula), which is typically more closed off and protective of its symbols. ⚡ The result is a unique twist to what “Alternative Arab Rock” or a “New Orleans band” can sound like and a highly imaginative journey for listeners.  Working in Arabic and English, Kuwai

Watch full talk at https://youtu.be/LzAaUrZEq8k This audio-visual talk by Stanford Lecturer + Arabology program host Dr. Ramzi Salti was presented for the Education Partnership for Internationalizing Curriculum (EPIC) Fellowship program (Stanford Global Studies) in September 2020.  You can watch the complete talk below or at  https://youtu.be/LzAaUrZEq8k Lecture includes the following segments: 1. Intro by Denise Geraci, Ph.D. ( 0:00 )  2. Intro by Dr. Ramzi Salti ( 01:49 )  3. Fairuz ( 17:38 - 25:00 )  4. Talia Lahoud ( 25:01 - 27:59 )  5. Tania Kassis ( 28:49 - 31:18 )  6. Mike Massy ( 31:18 - 35:24 )  7. Yasmine Hamdan ( 35:24 - 40:03 )  8. Tania Saleh ( 40:03 - 41:52 )  9. Zeid Hamdan ( 41:52 - 45:06 )  10. Fareeq El Atrash ( 45:06 - 47:20 )  11. Mashrou Leila ( 47:20 - 52:27 )  Artwork by Tamer Al Ahmar Description: For years, certain Lebanese indie/alternative musicians have attempted to broach themes of socio-economic injustice, corruption, and politics in their work--a prophet

Watch interview at  https://youtu.be/cECHbrGFzBY Just released on YouTube:  Stanford Lecturer + Arabology host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews rapper/songwriter Tareq Abu Kwaik AKA El Far3i  الفرعي about his upcoming Crowdcast (online) concert on December 12, 2020. You can watch the full interview below or at  https://youtu.be/cECHbrGFzBY This audio visual interview was recorded on November 15, 2020 and includes footage from the official promo video "El Far3i Real-time 12/12/2020 (Official Promo) الفرعي مباشر"--produced by Arab Drumz, Directed by Raneem Hannoush, Filmed & Edited by Zoe Fayaud. Official promo video is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BErE55JzzCc   For tickets + more info about El Far3i's Crowdcast concert on December 12, 2020, please see https://www.crowdcast.io/e/elfar3i   About the Crowdcast Concert on Dec 12, 2020:   Arab Drumz Presents “El Far3i Real-time” High Quality Live Streaming Concert from the Specialized Audio-Visual Studio in London T.

Watch this interview below or at  https://youtu.be/-a2sOF_hhKw Stanford Lecturer + Arabology host Dr. Ramzi Salti has interviewed Hamed Sinno, vocalist/lyricist of the groundbreaking Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, who joined us by Zoom on October 9, 2020. In this interview , Hamed talks about life during COVID, his recent project with Mika to help Beirut, his new song 'Mashaniq' following the explosions in Lebanon, his musical collaborations with Narcy as well as with Hercules & Love Affair, and life after a decade with Mashrou Leila.  Press Play above to watch right here List of short audio excerpts in this interview:  01- Promiseland by Mika ft Mashrou Leila ( 08:30 )  02- Mashaniq by Hamed Sinno ( 09:37  and  14:16 )  03- Are You Still Certain by Hercules and Love Affair (Ft Mashrou Leila) ( 16:28 )  04- Spacetime by Narcy ft Mashrou Leila ( 19:23 )  This project was made possible through an artsCatalyst grant from Stanford University; artsCatalyst Grants foster inter

Watch video at  this link October 2020--Stanford Lecturer + Arabology host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviewed audio visual artist + rapper Emsallam who joined us by Zoom, live from Russia, in order to take us on a track-by-track journey of his new album Dyslexia (released at the end of Oct 2020).   See list of tracks below. You can watch the video below or at  https://youtu.be/MJrZOBZXSgA Here is a list of featured audio excerpts from Emsallam's Dyslexia album © Keife Records 2020  Click on time following each track to go directly to that segment in interview. 01- Emsallam - Ferdy ( 15:40 )  02- Emsallam - PMWL ( 17:40 )  03- Emsallam Ft Adan Wakeen - Aref Enak ( 24:09 )  04- Emsallam - Dasher 7osromna ( 28:36 )  05- Emsallam - Sea Weed ( 31:07 )  06- Emsallam Ft Tamer Naffar - Walla 5a6ar 3ala bali ( 35:18 )  07- Emsallam - La Malamah ( 36:57 )  08- Emsallam - Made in Mama ( 39:43 )  09- Emsallam - Ya 3alem el 7al ( 41:49 )  10- Emsallam - Ana Illy Kan Ma3aya (INTRO OUTRO) ( 44:49 )  FEA

Watch at  https://youtu.be/0BZC5yrZkNI   Dr. Ramzi Salti audio visual interview with Shahina Osseiran, daughter of late Lebanese Poet Jawdat Haydar (1905-2006), is now available online. Interview was recorded in October 2020 and features an in-depth discussion of Haydar's legacy, including poetry (in English and Arabic) as well a song by Lebanese singer Abeer Nemeh  عبير نعمة  that is based on one of Haydar's poems. See list of covered topics/poems below. Watch the video below or at  https://youtu.be/0BZC5yrZkNI Watch at  https://youtu.be/0BZC5yrZkNI   Here is a listing of the topics and poems that were discussed during this interview, including a song by Lebanese singer Abeer Nemeh that is based on one of Haydar's poems.  You can start at the beginning or click on time to the left of each listing below to go directly to that segment :  04:37 Verses about Arab Politicians (Deserts of Despair)  07:04 Excerpt from poem titled 'Beirut'  09:31  Discussion about Stan

Video at https://youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM ; artwork by Tamer Al Ahmar The video recording of Dr. Ramzi Salti's Aug 13 talk about the way in which certain Lebanese songs/musicians can empower/heal us during these catastrophic times is now available online.  You can watch below or at youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM To watch the video, please go to: https://youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM Title: Tribute to Lebanese Music from Fairuz to Mashrou Leila Description: For years, certain Lebanese indie/alternative musicians have attempted to broach themes of socio-economic injustice, corruption, and politics in their work--a prophetic fact that may have much to inform recent events in Lebanon where the capital has been rocked by one of the most violent tragedies in recent memory. By showcasing some of Beirut's most talented indie/alternative musicians, the aim of this talk is remind us of the role that music can play in helping us heal and rebuild the country. Info: This audio-visual lecture

Watch video at  https://youtu.be/tjkA2K34rNs Stanford Lecturer and Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti was recently interviewed by Sijal Intern Mohan Chen (M.A. in Arab Studies, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University) about his Arabic music class at Sijal Institute, his radio show, and his 20+ years of teaching at Stanford. You can watch the video below or at  https://youtu.be/tjkA2K34rNs

Watch video at https://youtu.be/ZojLibSdLac Here is the link to my July 22 conversation with Fadi Haddad, Director of the iconic Jordanian film "When Monaliza Smiled لما ضحكت موناليزا."  This screening + discussion were part of this year's SGS Summer Film Festival, brought to you by the Abbasi Program and Stanford Global Studies. Watch the discussion below or at  https://youtu.be/ZojLibSdLac Details: Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti converses with Fadi Haddad, Director of the iconic film "When Monaliza Smiled" لما ضحكت موناليزا following an online screening of the film. Recorded by Zoom on July 22, 2020 at 08:30 PM in Pacific Time.   This film + discussion were part of the SGS Summer Film Festival; Sponsored by the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and Stanford Global Studies.  Film Description: "When Monaliza Smiled" is a Jordanian romantic comedy from director Fadi Haddad that follows an office romance between Monaliza, a

Join us on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 8:30 pm (PST) for an online conversation between Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti and Jordanian Director Fadi Haddad--whose iconic film When Monaliza Smiled can be streamed for free from now thru the day of the event.   This film screening + talk are part of the SGS Summer Film Festival; with thanks to the  Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies + Stanford Global Studies Division Film Description: When Monaliza Smiled is a Jordanian romantic comedy from director Fadi Haddad that follows an office romance between Monaliza, a young Jordanian woman who doesn't see the point in smiling, and Hamdi, an Egyptian immigrant who offers Monaliza a new perspective on life. Film Trailer: https://youtu.be/G-L8mQI1xVg To watch Dr. Ramzi's interview with Director Fadi Haddad, please see below or go to  https://youtu.be/ZojLibSdLac

Watch video at https://youtu.be/AdRdwnio0UQ Stanford Lecturer + Arabology radio host Dr. Ramzi Salti interviews Jordanian artist Tamer Al Ahmar who joined us by Zoom, live from Amman (Jordan), on May 11, 2020. Watch the video below or at this link:  https://youtu.be/AdRdwnio0UQ In this interview, Tamer opens up about his artistic journey, his iconic pieces that pay homage to such Arab singers as Fairuz, Um Kulthum, and Sabah; his solo exhibit in Amman, Jordan (2019); his artistic venture with Jordanian singer Haifa Kama; his recent experience at the Arab Conference at Harvard-(where he helped raise funds for refugees); and his gorgeous new postcard set/series which, in collaboration with Souq Al Hanaa, benefits needy families in Lebanon. For more about Tamer Al Ahmar:  1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tameralahma...   2. Facebook: https://facebook.com/tameralahmarart   3. To purchase Tamer's work: https://society6.com/tameralahmarar

Video at  https://youtu.be/WA5wTeaEaAs Jordanian American artist Ridikkuluz recently wowed Stanford University by giving an impressive  audio visual talk (by Zoom) in which he focused on his Arabic iconography pieces--ranging from Fairuz and Umm Kulthum to the King and Queen of Jordan. The talk, which took place on April 27, 2020, was by special invitation from Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti and attracted a diverse, global audience including Stanford students, faculty, and artists in/from the Arab world who rallied together in support of the young artist whose groundbreaking work served as a way to connect communities by broaching issues related to Arab identity, Arab American art, gender, marginalization and postcoloniality. The talk--which included a stunning PowerPoint presentation by the artist--was followed by a lively Q&A in English and/or Arabic.  Please note that the (edited) video from the talk below now includes English subtitles where needed and that NO ST

Rania Kurdi's new show, titled Ma3ZOOM, available on her YouTube Channel Rania Kurdi is back with a new season of The Rania Show called Ma3ZOOM which she is making available via her YouTube Channel . Starting on April 24, 2020--and for the entire month of Ramadan--she will be releasing a new episode every night at 8:30 pm (Amman time) where she will resurrect her iconic characters who are funnier than ever! Watch trailer below or at  https://youtu.be/P27rJc70g6c The premise behind this season's episodes is that each of her beloved 5 characters--Um Rami, Ola, Ghalia, Arwa, and Sasha--will be attempting to learn a new skill via Zoom by hiring real life experts from various fields--from sports to learning English.   The  playlist includes all the episodes that have aired thus far and is being consistently updated; click on the icon to the top right of the screen below to watch all episodes in succession. Rania Kurdi on Instagram: instagram.com/kurd

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Some of the event attendees - Photo by Tadashi Moriguchi A memorable event commemorating the life and works of Lebanese poet Jawdat Haydar took place at Stanford University on February 27, 2020 and included remarks and speeches by Dr. Khalid Obeid, Rima Makdisi, Dr. Alexander Key, Dr. Rula Yazigy, Dr. Ramzi Salti and Mr. Ed Shiner.  The video segment below features Stanford Lecturer Dr. Ramzi Salti reading some of the Jawdat Haydar's own words (in Arabic) and reciting 3 of Haydar's poems (in English): "To A Friend" and "Lebanon" and "Mahatma Gandhi" (taken from the book 101 Selected Poems by Jawdat Haydar, Vantage Press, New York, 2006). This excerpt includes main video footage by Tadashi Moriguchi and close up video footage by Thoraya B. Edited by Ramzi Salti.  Watch below or at https://youtu.be/_FJ4y2q3fgI Below are some photos from the event which was filmed in its entirety and and will be available soon elsewhere.