Joobin Bekhrad speaks with the Artistic Director of the Shubbak festival of contemporary Arab arts and culture about some of the highlights of this year’s edition in London
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Then and Now
A look at the works on display in the first part of an exhibition of contemporary photography from the Middle East and North Africa at LACMA
Syriously Surreal
‘When you limit yourself, you are actually more free’ - a chat with Beirut-based Syrian artist and musician Samer Saem Eldahr - a.k.a. Hello Psychaleppo! - about his latest album, HA!
Oud Dude
Iraqi-British musician Khyam Allami talks to Joobin Bekhrad about the oud, classical Arabic music, rock and roll, and his new artist-friendly record label, Nawa Recordings
Syrian Blues
Ian Nagoski delves into the musical history of New York City’s Middle Eastern community in the early 20th century and the story of one of its all-but-forgotten virtuosos
Here and Elsewhere
Sarah Hassan’s reflections on a ‘long-overdue’ exhibition of contemporary art from the Arab world on display at New York City’s New Museum