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Arabology 6.6 [Alternative/Indie Arabic Music + Wissam Yafi Interview]

06 Nov 2013

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In addition to selected Arabic songs, this episode Includes a 2-part interview with Wissam Yafi, the Lebanese American founder of TidWit.com and an expert in Middle East politics, economics and technology policy. His field comparative study, conducted for Harvard University on the MENA region, received recognition at the Kennedy School of Government's Center for International Development. More recently, he has been running an E-learning organization helping governments, non-profits, and businesses around the world reach their audiences Features music by Mashrou' Leila, Rachid Taha, Egyptian Project, and Salamat singing the Nubian/Arabic version of 'La Bamba.' Complete show playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26878 Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/11/nov-7-arabology-podcast-ft-interview.html 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer 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 occasional interviews (in English) with individuals whose work is related to the region. 'Arabology' airs on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM and streams at kzsulive.stanford.edu * Arabology Blog: http://author32.blogspot.com * Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology * Arabology on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/author30 * Arabology on Soundcloud: @arabology * Arabology Contact: [email protected]

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