Video of Ramzi Salti's Talk about Lebanese Music (Sijal Institue, Aug 2020) Now Available

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 by was recorded by Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and was presented in conjunction with Sijal Institute in Amman, Jordan. No images/names of attendees appear in this video except where a participant has granted permission. 

List of highlighted songs and Musicians (click on time below to move to that section):

• 00:00 Introduction by Katy W. of Sijal Institute (Amman, Jordan) 
• 02:19 Introduction by Ramzi Salti 
• 13:33 Fairuz: Ya Hawa Beirut 
• 15:42 Talia Lahoud: Li-Beirut 
• 18:38 Yasmine Hamadan 
• 21:52 Mashrou Leila 
• 24:58 Tania Saleh 
• 29:46 Zeid Hamdan 
• 35:40 Mike Massy 
• 38:23 Tania Kassis 
• 41:31 Fareeq El Atrash 
• 43:59 Naima Shalhoub 
• 46:00 Discussion: Helping Lebanon (includes donation sites)
• 54:24 Q and A Session

Artwork by Jordanian artist Tamer Al Ahmar: Click here for his Insta Page
Sijal Institute Website: Sijal Website

To watch the video , go to this link: https://youtu.be/pOU8RfC7bUM