'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford University, which aims at showcasing various cultural productions from the Arab world including (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with commentary in English. The show also features interviews (in English) with individuals whose work is related to the region. 'Arabology' airs live on Thursdays 3-5 pm (PST) on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and streams at http://kzsulive.stanford.edu Previous Podcasts available at http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/series/Arabology Dr. Salti's 'Arabology' Blog is at http://author32.blogspot.com Please 'Like' the Arabology Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/arabology
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The first 90 min of this podcast feature a musical interview with Lebanese born singer/songwriter/actress Yasmine Hamdan who has redefined alternative Arabic music as part of Soapkills (with Zeid Hamdan) before working with Mirwais as YAS on the 'Arabology' album and eventually launching a solo career of her own. Download Part 1 below.
The second part of this podcast (30 min) includes songs by Oumeima El Khalil, The Egyptian Project, Pangia, Rima Khcheich, El Far3i, El Ras.
Download Podcast in 2 Parts below
Part 1 Spotlights Yasmine Hamdan; Part 2 showcases new Arabic songs