Behind the Scenes: Alternative Music in Beirut | Fadi Tabbal

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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#644: AI-augmented human recommendations for retail customers with Noah Zamansky, Stitch Fix 27:12

منذ 8 أيام27:12

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We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. Question: Do you need to choose between AI and human recommendations as a customer? Why not have both? After all, don’t each have their strengths? AI in the retail experience is all the rage these days, but today I’m talking with someone from a brand that has been incorporating AI-personalized experiences and shopping combined with expert human recommendations for over 14 years, and continues to innovate today. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-based personalization plus human creativity and input makes an amazing customer experience at Stitch Fix. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Noah Zamansky, Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix. About Noah Zamansky Noah Zamansky serves as the Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix, where he leads cross-functional teams spanning Product, Design, Engineering, Algorithms, and Platform Development. A seasoned leader, Noah has a proven track record of shaping product vision and strategy, designing exceptional user experiences, and spearheading the launch of new business ventures. Before joining Stitch Fix, Noah held the role of Senior Director of Product Management at eBay, overseeing Fashion and Vertical Experiences. Resources Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Listen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hd Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

منذ عام واحد 1:03:51

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Fadi Tabbal is a hidden giant of Beirut's alternative music scene. He joins us in our studio in Beirut to talk about the music he's produced over the years, the independent musicians on the rise, and the work that his studio – Tunefork studios – is doing. He compares the music scenes in Beirut, Cairo and Dubai, and explains how there are no records or archives of the alternative music that came before the last decade. He takes us on a journey through the 70s to the 2000s and 2010s, talks about music in the internet age, and tells us how Red Bull shaped the music scene in Lebanon for a period of time.

Fadi Tabbal is a Lebanese musician, producer and sound engineer often referred to as "the hardest-working man in Lebanon's alternative music scene." He established Tunefork Studios in 2006 and has produced and recorded some of the most renowned Lebanese and international acts in the contemporary music scene in Lebanon today.

Connect with Fadi 👉 https://kr-music.com/

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afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity.
📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters
🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts
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Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

Behind the Scenes: Alternative Music in Beirut | Fadi Tabbal

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

published منذ عام واحد

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Connect with Fadi 👉 https://kr-music.com/

Hosted by:

Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/?hl=en-gb

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THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK

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Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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afikra Quartertones Live With Ghazi Shami & Suhel Nafar at Sole DXB 2024 57:38

منذ 4 weeks57:38

57:38

This episode of Quartertones was recorded live on the Sole DXB stage in Dubai on December 13, 2024. Founder of Empire Records Ghazi Shami, and head of Empire Iwana Sohail Nafar explore the challenges and future of the Arab music industry, from Ghazi's connection to Palestinian heritage to Sohail's work with DAM and Empire. They discuss cultural representation, the impact of geopolitics on music, and the potential for Arab music on the global stage, touching on digital distribution, local and global influences, and empowering Arab artists. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:43 Ghazi's Reflections on Being in the Arab World 03:49 Suhel's Journey and Impact 07:47 Building a Festival to Save Homes 11:35 The Evolution of Empire Records 12:26 Challenges and Triumphs in the Music Industry 18:50 The Role of Technology in Music Distribution 22:02 Ambition and Inspiration 28:05 Global Interest in Regional Music 28:26 Challenges of Streaming Platforms 29:20 Empire: A Cultural Hub 32:19 Arabic Music's Untapped Potential 32:36 Local vs Global Music 33:59 Exporting Hip Hop and Social Consciousness 36:47 Artist Development and Authenticity 42:40 Future of the Music Industry 51:33 Q&A Session Ghazi Shami is a Palestinian-American music technologist, record producer, audio engineer, entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of Empire Distribution. Empire Distribution was founded in 2010 in San Francisco, California and now also has offices in New York, Nashville, the UK, and the Middle East. Connect with Ghazi 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ghazi/?hl=en Explore Empire 👉 https://www.instagram.com/empire/ Suhel Nafar is the co-founder of Palestinian hip-hop group DAM, which was featured in award-winning documentary Slingshot Hip Hop. Formerly, Nafar was the global lead of Arab music and culture at Spotify and is now the vice president of strategy and market development at Empire Distribution WANA. He is also the music supervisor for Netflix’s show Mo. Connect with Suhel 👉 https://www.instagram.com/suhelnafar/?hl=en Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Layth Sidiq at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 1:17:30

منذ 6 weeks1:17:30

1:17:30

In this episode of Quartertones, we interview award-winning violinist, composer, and educator Layth Sidiq at Habibi Festival in NYC. He shares his journey in Arabic music, and discusses his upbringing in a musical family, the evolution of his career, and his role as the artistic director of the New York Arabic Orchestra. He also delves into the improvisational nature of Arabic music, his album "Son of Tigris" and performs three captivating interludes, providing deep insights into maqam and melody. 00:00 Welcome 05:52 Introducing Layth Sidiq 07:07 Layth's Musical Journey 10:57 The New York Arabic Orchestra 15:37 Performance: Ala Shawati Dijla 20:03 Exploring Maqam and Arabic Music 25:21 Performance: Eastern Waves 34:23 Melody vs Harmony in Arabic Music 37:15 Teaching and Learning Music by Ear 41:56 Final Interlude and Improvisation 49:12 Quick Q&A Session 56:22 Future of Arabic Music 59:18 Closing Remarks and Recommendations Layth Sidiq is a violinist, composer, educator, the artistic director at New York Arabic Orchestra, and the director at Center for Arabic Culture Youth Orchestra Program. Connect with Layth 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kubbara/?hl=en Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of contemporary and traditional music of the South West Asia North Africa (SWANA) region, every year Habibi Festival takes listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad. This performing arts festival (now in its fourth year) is a collaboration between the Director of Joe's Pub Alex Knowlton, artist/composer/curator Yacine Boulares, and curator/producer Meera Dugal who are bonded by the goal of creating more joyful spaces for performance, conversation, and storytelling from this part of the world. Follow Habibi Festival 👉 https://www.instagram.com/habibifestival Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Ahmad Kubbara Gives Us a Masterclass in Music Production 1:05:41

منذ 7 weeks1:05:41

1:05:41

Scavenging for synthesizers, digital vs analog music, and what it means to be a music producer in the AI era. This episode of Quartertones features Egyptian music producer Kubbara in our studio in Beirut. Known for his jazz-influenced, neo-soul sound, he gives us a master class in music production, from discovering and collaborating with artists to blending sounds and the intricate details of putting a song together. We get into the nitty-gritty history of synths, Kubbara's background as a metalhead, and why music isn't about originality anymore. We also discuss whether Egypt is experiencing a golden age of music right now. This episode was recorded on July 25, 2024 in our Beirut studio. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Discovering & Collaborating with Nadine El Roubi 02:01 Neo Soul and Jazz Influences 8:26 Interlude 1: Honey Butter 12:46 Musical Journey: From Metalhead to Jazz Enthusiast 23:18 Exploring Synthesizers & Modular Systems 27:04 Interlude 2: Jamming with the 707 Drum Machine 28:20 Analog vs Digital 22:30 707 Drum Machine: Ins and Outs 36:02 Interlude 3: Mesh’arif 39:52 Live Performance & Artist Collaboration 41:27 The Evolution of Music Production 52:16 Is Egypt in a Golden Age of Music? 55:51 The Future of Music and AI 56:59 Interlude 4, Upcoming Project & Recommendations Ahmad Kubbara is an electronic musician, sound engineer, producer and composer. He completed a bachelors in sound engineering and music production at Birmingham City University and obtained his masters in acoustics at the ISVR, University of Southampton working on the development of DEAP loudspeakers before returning to Cairo. His studio El Warsha is based right next to the Pyramids in Giza, where he works on music, commercial and film productions. Connect with Kubbara 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kubbara/?hl=en Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu Track he mentions 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEQpCfvaWrA FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Karim Ziad & Mehdi Nassouli at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 1:24:12

منذ 10 weeks1:24:12

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Karim Ziad and Mehdi Nassouli perform at Habibi Festival 2024 and are joined on stage by Yacine Boulares and other talented musicians for a jazzy performance and a conversation with host Mikey Muhanna who asks Karim and Mehdi about their inspirations, musical journeys, and the experience of working together. 00:00:00 Intro & Performance 01:13:11 Fusion of West & North African Music 01:15:51 Yacine on Learning from Karim 01:16:41 Karim's Listening Habits As a Teen 01:18:40 Themes & Legacy in Karim's Music 01:20:10 Yacine on Habibi Festival with Karim 01:24:10 Karim Meeting Mehdi As a Child 01:24:29 Audience Reaction As a Gift Karim Ziad is a renowned Algerian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who blends North African music—Chaâbi, Gnawa, and Raï—with jazz and electronica. Formerly a hard rock musician in Algiers, he became an acclaimed drummer in Paris, performing with legends like Cheb Mami, Khaled and Idir. Connect with Karim 👉 https://www.instagram.com/karimziad66/ Mehdi Nassouli is a Moroccan guembri player known for revitalizing Gnawa music and Moroccan traditions. Hailing from Taroudant, he gained acclaim through collaborations with Titi Robin and global icons like Herbie Hancock, blending North African sounds with jazz and world music. Connect with Mehdi 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mehdi_nassouli/ Yacine Boulares is a French-Tunisian saxophonist and composer who merges African traditions, jazz and soul. A Paris Conservatory graduate and Fulbright scholar, he created innovative projects like AJOYO and Night in Tunisia, and founded NYC’s Habibi Festival spotlighting contemporary Arabic music. Connect with Yacine 👉 https://www.instagram.com/yacineboulares/ Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of contemporary and traditional music of the South West Asia North Africa (SWANA) region, every year Habibi Festival takes listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad. This performing arts festival (now in its fourth year) is a collaboration between the Director of Joe's Pub Alex Knowlton, artist/composer/curator Yacine Boulares, and curator/producer Meera Dugal who are bonded by the goal of creating more joyful spaces for performance, conversation, and storytelling from this part of the world. Follow Habibi Festival 👉 https://www.instagram.com/habibifestival Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Taktouka at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 59:31

منذ 12 weeks59:31

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After a moving performance at Habibi Festival, we sit down with the members of Taktouka to hear about the band’s journey from vocalist Alia Haju, beginning with how it came together after she fled Beirut with her cousin, Bashar Farran, the ensemble's bassist. The rest of the band—Daro Behroozi (woodwinds/synth), Calvin Lu (keys/synth), and Jesse Chevan (drums)—also share their perspectives, describing Taktouka as a family affair built on years of knowing each other and an ongoing exchange of knowledge and experience. Alia offers a glimpse into their songwriting process and reveals what the band has in store for the future. Together, Taktouka blend their diverse musical influences to create a sound that is undeniably Levantine while capturing the vibrant essence of NYC. 44:57 Reflecting on the Band’s Opening Song, Shift El Qamar 46:44 The Story of Taktouka 50:25 Taktouka's Creative Process 35:15 Blending the Unmistakable Soul of Beirut With the Dynamic Energy of New York 56:57 The Meaning Behind Taktouka’s Name and Upcoming Projects Taktouka is a band made up of Alia Haju on vocals, Bashar Farran on bass, Daro Behroozi on woodwinds and synth, Calvin Lu on keys and synth and Jesse Chevan on drums – all New Yorkers with wildly different musical backgrounds. They transform Arabic folk music with new ways of singing and performing by challenging some misogynistic lyrics and bringing them to new audiences to make them speak for women’s rights and to the lived experience of oppressed people. Their first album Bassara illuminates the Arab cascade of catastrophes via old songs and tales: people seeking refuge in other countries, the recent revolutions, and grappling with living in two worlds. The work redefines old Arab folk songs to both extend their cultural reach and to establish new and different interpretations. Follow Taktouka 👉 https://www.instagram.com/taktoukaband/ Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of contemporary and traditional music of the South West Asia North Africa (SWANA) region, every year Habibi Festival takes listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad. This performing arts festival (now in its fourth year) is a collaboration between the Director of Joe's Pub Alex Knowlton, artist/composer/curator Yacine Boulares, and curator/producer Meera Dugal who are bonded by the goal of creating more joyful spaces for performance, conversation, and storytelling from this part of the world. Follow Habibi Festival 👉 https://www.instagram.com/habibifestival Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Israa Shalaby at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 43:02

منذ 15 weeks43:02

43:02

Join us for an intimate performance and conversation with Palestinian singer and songwriter Israa Shalaby which took place at Habibi Festival this October. Recently relocated to NYC, Israa reflects on how her performances act as a spiritual connection to something divine and otherworldly. She shares the profound influence of her hometown Akka in shaping her identity as a Palestinian, while addressing the challenges of navigating and resisting the categorization of Palestinian identity, particularly being labeled as an "Arab of 48." Israa also opens up about her experiences with a band she initially believed to be made up of leftist Israeli anarchists, the tensions that arose around her vocal activism, and her decision to leave the group following the events of October 7th. Her story offers a powerful glimpse into the intersection of music, identity, and resistance 00:00 Powerful Long Set Performed by Israa 30:23 Mikey Interviews Israa on Stage Israa Shalaby is a Palestinian singer and songwriter. Her new single release featuring American Producer Carmen Rizzo is a mixture of Sufi style with experimental organic sounds. Israa’s songs are a powerful testament of the free spirit. She is known for her raw, honest lyrics and her ritual-oriented performances, and for her role in The Hallways, an innovative Experimental Arabic Drone Music collective. Connect with Israa 👉 https://www.instagram.com/israa.wmusic/ Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of contemporary and traditional music of the South West Asia North Africa (SWANA) region, every year Habibi Festival takes listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad. This performing arts festival (now in its fourth year) is a collaboration between the Director of Joe's Pub Alex Knowlton, artist/composer/curator Yacine Boulares, and curator/producer Meera Dugal who are bonded by the goal of creating more joyful spaces for performance, conversation, and storytelling from this part of the world. Follow Habibi Festival 👉 https://www.instagram.com/habibifestival Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

Quartertones | Music from the Arab World

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Narcy at Habibi Festival 2024 With Appearances by Hamed Sinno, Nadine El Roubi, Omar Offendum & Niko | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 1:03:29

منذ 17 weeks1:03:29

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Habibi Festival is back for another year at Joe's Pub, bringing Arabs, comrades, and lovers of music together in New York in these difficult times that our nations continue to endure. And for another year, afikra was on stage to speak to the musicians and bring their conversations and performances to you on afikra's Quartertones podcast. Who better to kick off the season with than the one and only Iraqi-Canadian rapper, writer and teacher Narcy who's been – for decades – making music about the atrocities and racism that the Arab region and people have endured. Narcy calls on his friends and peers Hamed Sinno, Nadine El Roubi, Omar Offendum & Niko to join him on stage in an evening filled with poetry, music and solidarity. Narcy shares his journey of grieving the Iraq War and the blessing and importance of community in the ongoing healing process. He also discusses cultural production as a form of resistance, reflecting on when to be silent, when to be loud, and when to amplify one’s voice in protest. He and his wife, Sondos, have embodied these principles through Maktaba, their Montreal-based library dedicated to celebrating Arab culture, which he also speaks on. 0:00 Narcy Intro Performance 10:21 Poetry on Sudan by Nadine El Roubi 13:57 Narcy Invites Niko on Stage to Perform With Him 21:36 Who Cares If Kamala's Black?: Narcy & Omar Offendum Perform Together 25:10 Poetry by Hamed Sinno 29:36 Narcy Joins Hamed Sinno to Perform a Mashrou' Leila Track & Tribute to Narcy's Brother Nawaf 37:41 Mikey Interviews Narcy on Stage Yassin Alsalman, better known by his stage name Narcy (formerly The Narcicyst), is an Iraqi-Canadian rapper, author, university instructor and actor who has shaped the music and culture of the Arab world. He currently resides in Montreal and has produced albums such as World War Free Now, We Are the Medium, and SpaceTime. Follow Narcy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/narcynarce Check out Maktaba 👉 https://www.instagram.com/maktaba.bookshop Created with the goal of giving a snapshot of contemporary and traditional music of the South West Asia North Africa (SWANA) region, every year Habibi Festival takes listeners on a journey of the sounds wafting through the airwaves and living rooms of cities spanning Marrakech to Baghdad. This performing arts festival (now in its fourth year) is a collaboration between the Director of Joe's Pub Alex Knowlton, artist/composer/curator Yacine Boulares, and curator/producer Meera Dugal who are bonded by the goal of creating more joyful spaces for performance, conversation, and storytelling from this part of the world. Follow Habibi Festival 👉 https://www.instagram.com/habibifestival Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Nai Barghouti | Singing Palestine at the Toronto Palestine Film Festival 53:35

منذ 23 weeks53:35

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Nai Barghouti joins us for a very special episode of Quartertones ahead of her performance at the Toronto Palestine Film Festival on September 27th which will be her Canadian debut. Speaking from the heart, Nai shares how Palestine underscores the music she makes and performs, her journey to becoming unapologetically Palestinian, and learning the nuanced language of Fairuz's music. She tells us of the raw grief, hope and joy she finds come out of each performance and each audience she connects with, how her flute is her trusted companion on stage, and the step changes that have come for her as a Palestinian musician since October 7th. Mikey also asks her how she maintains integrity, authenticity and fidelity with herself ⁠— especially when it comes to balancing her career. Catch Nai in Toronto on the 27th September 👉 https://www.tpff.ca/events-all/naibarghouti Nai Barghouti is a Palestinian singer, composer and flute player. At the age of 14, she launched her professional singing career and completed her studies in classical flute performance at the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine, where she discovered a passion for composition. Connect with Nai 👉 https://www.instagram.com/naibarghoutiofficial/?hl=en Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Scoring Films With the Composer of Corvine, Crashing Eid, The Curve & Flight 404 | Suad Bushnaq 1:02:25

منذ 27 weeks1:02:25

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It's not often that we welcome a film score composer on QuarterTones. So we had a lot to chat about with award-winning composer Suad Bushnaq. We discuss the realities of writing music for cinema, her favorite Arab film scores of all time, and why the best movie soundtracks are those that you don't remember. We quizz Suad on how she chooses a key for her music, what it was like to study at Damascus' Higher Institute of Music after auditioning in front of no-other than the late Solhi al-Wadi, and overcoming one's ego as a creative. Suad Bushnaq is an award-winning film and concert composer with more than 40 film credits to her name. Described as an "incredible artist" by Hans Zimmer, Suad was born and raised in Amman and studied at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, Syria and later at McGill University. Suad received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Score at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022. Connect with Suad & listen to some of her music 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/SuadBushnaq Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Cheb Mimo | Crate Digging For Lost Raï 1:01:16

منذ 29 weeks1:01:16

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In this episode of QuarterTones, Cheb Mimo joins us in our podcast studio in Beirut along with his cassette player, turntable, and rare records and tapes, to take us on a tour of North Africa's raï, funk, and disco. With each musical interlude, Cheb Mimo introduces both well-known, niche and sometimes forgotten musicians through the past decades. We get a feel for raï as a transgressive genre that evokes a sense of liberation and rebellion. Cheb Mimo shares insights about playing sets with tapes versus records, how and where he goes hunting for musical treasures, and the transformation of raï over the years. Cheb Mimo is a DJ, selector and NTS Radio resident, with roots in Algeria and Tunisia and currently based in London. Connect with Cheb Mimo 👉 https://www.instagram.com/chebmimo_/ Check out Cheb Mimo's Radio Show Shakshouka 👉 https://www.nts.live/shows/cheb-mimo Special Thanks to The Lick Records 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thelickrecords/ & SHRQ GHRB 👉 https://www.instagram.com/_shrq.ghrb_/ Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Rayess Bek: Studio Session 12:55

منذ 30 weeks12:55

12:55

We're stoked to finally be launching our live in-studio sessions in our podcast recording studio in Beirut as an extension to Quartertones. The first is with no other than our past guest Rayess Bek (aka Wael Kodeih), the Lebanese music composer, producer, and performer's behind projects such as Love & Revenge, Aks'ser, and Goodbye Schlöndorff. He plays three tracks from recent projects, explaining the background behind the archival cinematic clips that his music accompanies, how he chooses which films to remix, and whose voices he selects to work with. From Mohammed Abdel Wahab's Ya Masafer Wahdak, Saudi Arabia's Ibtisam Lutfi to Mauritania's Horreya Rayess Bek takes us around the Arab world through his music. Connect with Rayess Bek 👉 https://twitter.com/RayessBek FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra #QuartertonesPodcast #RayessBek #HipHopHistory #dubstep #LebaneseMusic #MusicEvolution #MauritanianMusic FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Why You Should Invest in Beirut's Music Scene | Sharif Sehnaoui 58:51

منذ 31 weeks58:51

58:51

What makes experimental music…experimental? And what does it take to cultivate a thriving musical scene in the context of the Arab world? In this episode of QuarterTones, Sharif Sehnaoui joins us in our studio in Beirut to talk about the genre in the Arab world, the cultural significance and economic value of music, why his work is in itself an act of resistance, and Lebanon's unique position where the music and creative scenes are considered. Sharif Sehnaoui is a free improvisation guitarist and the director of "Irtijal" an International festival of experimental music – and the longer running music festival in Beirut. He also runs two record labels: Al Maslakh & Annihaya. Connect with Sharif 👉 https://x.com/sharifsehnaoui Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh #ArabWorld #MiddleEast #ExperimentalMusic #Beirut #Lebanon FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Reinterpreting Traditional & Popular North African Music | Khalil EPI 58:59

منذ 33 weeks58:59

58:59

This QuarterTones episode is exceptionally in French and is hosted by our Outline host, Sabine Boghossian. We chat with Khalil Hentati (EPI) a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and essential figure in North Africa's alternative, electronic and contemporary music scenes. He shares the stories behind the origins of his collaborations and dives into the musical traditions of North Africa — namely Aïta and Isawiyya – discussing the disappearance of these oral traditions. Khalil talks about the music that inspired him as a teenager, and how "shaabi" music is perceived and understood today. He finally, reflects on the impact of the Tunisian revolution on politics, culture and music, as well as the state of the musical ecosystem in North Africa today. Khalil EPI is a composer and multi-instrumentalist, and an essential figure in the electronic and contemporary effort in reinterpreting traditional and popular North African music, he has been collaborating for years with artists such as N3rdistan, Frigya, Dhamma, Deena Abdelwahed, and Arabstazy. He is also the manager of French-Tunisian label Shouka. (via Bandcamp) Connect with Khalil 👉 https://www.instagram.com/khalilepi/ Hosted by: Sabine Boghossian 👉 https://www.instagram.com/sabineboghossian FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh #ElectronicMusic #NorthAfrica #NorthAfricanMusic #AlternativeMusic FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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How JadaL Pioneered Arabic Rock From Jordan 57:59

منذ 35 weeks57:59

57:59

In this episode of QuarterTones, we're joined by the frontman of pioneering Jordanian rock band, JadaL. Mahmoud Radaideh tells us about how the band popularized the genre in the Arab world, reflecting on his journey as a musician, and the shifting moment when an artist realizes that their work no longer belongs to them solely – but to their audience even more so. With each musical interlude, we hear about the stories behind some of JadaL's best known tracks, learn more about Jordan's music scene, and the short but rich history of Arabic rock. Mahmoud Radaideh is a Jordanian songwriter, guitarist, music producer and vocalist, and the frontman and founder of Jordanian rock band JadaL. Connect with Mahmoud 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mahmoud_radaideh JadaL is a Jordanian Arabic Rock Band formed in 2003 by Mahmoud Radaideh. To date, the band has released four albums. Their most recent album was La Tlou' El Daw. Discover JadaL 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jadalband/ Discover JadaL's music 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgg-xikydVXprYmlVjmqEg Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh #ArabicRock #ArabRock #ArabMusic #MiddleEasternMusic FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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Is There a Sound That's Unique to Arab America? | Ronnie Malley 56:12

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Multi-instrumentalist musician and musicologist Ronnie Malley shares his immense knowledge of Arabic classical music, touring us through the fundamentals of the musical canon and the sounds, songs and rhythms that define it. He tells us about his early exposure to Arabic music in Chicago playing for his father's bands, through thousands of wedding performances, to building a career alongside some of the biggest names in Arabic music. We learn about the history of Arabic music from Al-Andalus, the Ottoman Empire and all the way to India, and how Ronnie seeks to bring these sounds together in his own Arab-American context. To round the interview off, he shares some of the best Arab musicians that we should all be listening to. Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian-American multi-instrumentalist musician on oud, guitar, keys, and percussion, a music producer, theater maker, and educator. He is also executive director of Intercultural Music Production. Malley’s professional work and academic research focuses on cultures and various musical styles from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and medieval Spain. Connect with Ronnie 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ronniemalley/ Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh FOLLOW & RATE THE QUARTERTONES PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afikra-quartertones/id1646407556 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26VHvC6yVOxlRFjeOts6uf » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1044639452 THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYG40bwRKl7FiLcdH_iSgv4RiXEy4GAh ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra…

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