Ramzi Salti's Talk: Healing through Lebanese Music (EPIC Fellows, Stanford Global Studies, September 2020)

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 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 to remind us of the role that music can play in helping us to heal and rebuild. 

About Dr. Ramzi Salti: Born in 1966 in Lebanon, he completed his high school education in Jordan in 1983 before moving to the United States where, in 1997, he earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (Arabic, French, English) from UC Riverside. Since 1999, he has been a full-time Lecturer at Stanford University where he also authors his own blog and hosts a radio program/podcast titled Arabology--which airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM. Podcasts are available at https://soundcloud.com/arabology

You can watch the complete talk below or at https://youtu.be/LzAaUrZEq8k

Dr. Ramzi Salti Interviews El Far3i about His Upcoming Crowdcast Concert on Dec 12, 2020

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.E.N Studios. Program includes full Acoustic Show Including Popular songs by El Far3i and Exclusive Performances of New Unreleased Songs from His Upcoming Acoustic Album (Nas Min Khashab) 2021 mixed with: 

1. Clips From the Making of "El Far3i Real-time" 

2. Premiere of NEW video clip for Rap/Mahrajan Song “El Far3i - Hayarafo Meen” in collaboration with Egyptian Producer Molotof 

3. Live Chat with the Winner from the Comments Question 

4. Q&A with The Attendees 

Watch official video clip "El Far3i Real-time 12/12/2020 (Official Promo)" below or at https://youtu.be/BErE55JzzCc

Watch Dr. Salti's Interview with El Far3i below or at https://youtu.be/cECHbrGFzBY

For more about El Far3i: 

VISIT : http://www.elfar3i.com/ 

LISTEN:https://soundcloud.com/el-far3i 

BUY: http://elfar3i.bandcamp.com 

WATCH:http://www.youtube.com/far3i 

FOLLOW:https://twitter.com/elfar3i 

LIKE : https://www.facebook.com/A5ook.El.Far3i 

Please subscribe to Dr. Ramzi Salti's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RamziSalti

Ramzi Salti Interviews Hamed Sinno of Mashrou' Leila about his new musical projects, and life after COVID

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. 

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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 interdisciplinary arts experiences that enhance classroom experiences for undergraduate students. These grants fund guest speaker honoraria and supplemental activity materials. 

Please subscribe to Dr. Ramzi Salti's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RamziSalti

Ramzi Salti Interviews Groundbreaking Arab Rapper Emsallam (October 2020)

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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) 

FEATURED VIDEO TEASERS: 

1. Khawa (6:44) featuring Krist Zoubi and Produced by The Archiducer, Sampled from the Syrian Series "Ma Fi Amal" theme song, and one of Emsallam's album The Last Step released 03/09/16 Filmed by Zack Al Kharouf. Edited, Coloured, And Directed By Msallam Hdaib 

2. Dasher Hosromna Written and performed by Emsallam. Produced by Ayman Salhi AKA The Archiducer. Mixed and mastered by Ayman Salhi AKA The Archiducer © Keife Records 2020 https://www.facebook.com/keiferecords... 

3. Aref Innak by Emsallam featuring Adan Wakeem. Co-produced by Emsallam and Ayman Alsalhi AKA The Archiduce. Mixed and mastered by Ayman Alsalhi AKA The Archiducer. Music video directed, shot, edited by Tanya Marar. Title card by Naji Al abbadi Starring: Salma Malhas 

Follow Emsallam:

https://www.instagram.com/emsallamvdie/ 

https://www.facebook.com/EmsallamHdaib/ 

https://www.emsallam.net/

Ramzi Salti Interviews Shahina Osseiran, Daughter of late Lebanese Poet Jawdat Haydar

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 Stanford event commemorating Jawdat Haydar 

10:51 Discussion about Haydar's Arabic Poetry 

10:54 Elegy for Jawdat's son Bassam 

15:41 Song by Abeer Nehmeh titled 'Washwish' based on Haydar's Poem 'Wujudi La Wujud' 

19:26 Arabic verses from Bassam's elegy + translation 

23:15 Discussion about Kahlil Gibran ft poem. 

25:56 Various events and tributes to Jawdat Haydar 

35:47 Reading of Haydar's Poem "To a Friend" (recited by Ramzi Salti)

Watch this audio-visual interview at https://youtu.be/0BZC5yrZkNI
For more about Jawdat Haydar: http://jawdathaydar.org
Subscribe to Ramzi Salti's YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/c/RamziSalti