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Join Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, for another musical journey through the Arab world. This episode aired on Feb 13, 2014 and features amazing indie/alternative Arabic music from the MENA region plus 2 promotional spots for Mike Massy's upcoming concert at Stanford. Playlist for Arabology Thurs 13 February 2014 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artis/ Track/Album/Label 1. Said Mrad/ Mazaj (ft Oumeima)/ Another Thousand and One Nights/ Said Mrad 2. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 3. Jam Tkseer/ Zomzom/ Ghanni 3an Ta3rif/ Alqaws 4. Labess/ El Kass Yadour/ Identite/ Needlepoint Records 5. Jawhar/ Idhalil/ Qibla wa Qobla/ NAFF REKORDZ 6. Gultrah Sound System/ Elli Tchalou/ Goultrah Sound System/NA 7. Khaled/ Bab Jenna (Gate Of Heaven)/C'est La Vie/ Universal Music France 8. La Tlateh, Hiba/ Boov (Boov)/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound 9. Revolution Records ft Ahmed Rock/ Ana Mush 3adad/ Revolution Records/RR 10. Khalas/ Amona/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/ Khalas Band 11. Omar Souleyman/ Ya Yumma/ Wenu Wenu/ Ribbon Music 12. Maryam Saleh/ Nouh Al Hamam/ Sawtuha/ Jakarta Records 13. Khaled Aljaramani/ Improvisation In Rast Mode/ Athar/ Institut Du Monde Arabe 14. Abdulrahman Mohammed/ Lamma Bada Li/ Single/ Breaking the Boundaries 15. Ensemble Ibn Arabi/ Salabat Laila Minni/ Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs/Long Distance France 16. Tania Saleh/ Kifou Hal Helou/ Live At DRM/Forward Music 17. Haya Zaatry/ Mnakeer/ Ghanni 3an Ta3rif/ Alqaws 18. Idan Raichel Project/ Azini/ Idan Raichel Project/ Cumbancha 19. Mohamed Abozekry and Heejaz/ Set El Kol/ Chaos/ Neonovo 20. Rasha Rizk/ Elegie/ Sawtuha/ Jakarta Records 21. Lena Chamamyan/ Ya Hali (Version 2)/ Ghazl El Banat/ Lena Chamamyan/Self 22. Massar Egbari/ Aho Dal li sar/ Single/ Massar Egbari 23. Dina El Wedeidi/ Sayer/ Single/ Dina El Wedeidi 24. Student Henry S speaks about Mike Massy's CD + Upcoming Stanford Events 25. Mike Massy/ Soti Hareb Menni/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program, currently in its seventh season, which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (San Francisco bay area). It is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, who showcases and discusses (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with interviews + commentary in English. * Previous Podcasts at soundcloud.com/arabology/sets * 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]

Playlist for Arabology Thurs 30 January 2014 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Charbel Moreno/ Ya Leili/ Ya Leili/ Charbel Moreno 2. Edd Abbas, Lipos, Elepheel/ Teesh/ Tripnol/Edd, Lipos & Elepheel 3. Heba Al Mansoury (Zeid Hamdan)/ Reema/ Sah El Noum/Lebanese Underground 4. Lahoud, Aline/ Khedni Maak/ The Voice/ France 5. Brief interview with student Henry Shinton 6. Omar Souleyman/ Nahy/ Wenu Wenu/Ribbon Music 7. Khalas/ Hebbena/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/Zidani 8. Sadat & Alaa Fifty Cent/ Enjex/ Generation Bass/Generation Bass 9. Revolution Records (ft Wasla and Ahmed Rock)/May3arfsh Skoot/Revolution Records 10. Khaled Sayed Interview/ Part 1/ Arabology/KZSU 11. Student Henry Shinton speaks Arabic 12. Khaled Sayed Interview/Part 2/Arabology/KZSU 13. Ensemble Ibn Arabi/ Tu7hi iza qatalat [Her Words Bring Me to Life Again]/Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs/LDF 14. Ghazi Abdel Baki + Yasmine Joumblat/ Ya habibi Taala/ Ghazi Abdel Baki 15. Tania Saleh/ Yimkin Law/ Live At Drm/ Forward Music 16. Mohamed Abozekry + Heejaz/ Chaos/ Chaos/ Neonovo 17. Karkadan/ Hogra (Radio Edit)/ Zoufree/ Yung-Lee Da Finest 18. Edd, Lipos & Elepheel/ Sahrawi/Tripnol/Edd Abbas/Lipos/Elepheel 19. DAM/ If I Could Go Back In Time/Debke On The Moon/ Dam 20. Charbel Moreno/ Arabian Seduction/Arabian Seduction/ Charbel Moreno 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program, currently in its seventh season, which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (San Francisco bay area). It is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, who showcases and discusses (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with interviews + commentary in English. * Previous Podcasts at soundcloud.com/arabology/sets * 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]

The Jan 23, 2014 Arabology Podcast spotlights Arabic covers/versions of Western songs + remakes of old Arabic classics. Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 23 Jan 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S ARABIC VERSIONS OF WESTERN SONGS 1. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive [Elvis Presley] 2. Mashrou' Leila/ Ghadan Yawmon Afdal/ Mashrou' Leila [The Gorillaz] 3. Sofia Marikh/ Tahwak/ Tahwak/ Rotana [Barbra Streisand] 4. Mariem Labidi/ La Ma Twade3nish/ Labidi [Jacques Brel] 5. Faudel/ Bambino/ Bled Memory/ Mercury (France) [Dalida] 6. Ramy Ayash & Abir Nehme/ Belaaks/ Jean Marie Riachi [Lila Downs, Cake] 7. Jowan Safadi + Samak/ Mahbalni/ Safadi [Nirvana] NEW VERSIONS OF ARABIC CLASSICS 8. Jadal/ Al-Tobah/ Arabic Rocks/ Forward Music [Abdel Halim Hafez] 9. Khalas/ Ala Remshi/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/ Zidani [Wadi El Safi] 10. Omar Offendum/ Finjan/ Syrianamericana/ Cosher Ink, Llc [Abdel Halim Hafez] 11. Tania Saleh/ Tmanta'sh Moulaya/ Wehde/ Forward Music [Samira Tawfiq] 12. Heba Al Mansoury and Zeid Hamdan/ Ahwak/ Lebanese Underground [Fairuz] 13. Yasmine Hamdan/ La Mouch/ Ya Nass/ Crammed Discs [M. Abdel Wahab] 14. Darine Hamze/ Ya Zahratan Fi Khayali/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Pelléas [M. Abdel Wahab] 15. Dany Baladi/ Ya Jarata/ Zeid Hamdan [Nazim El Ghazali] 16. Watcha Clan/ Osfour/ Rough Guide Mediterranean/ WMN [Oumeima El Khalil] 17. Mohamed Zohair Ammar/ Ya habibi Taala/ MZA [Asmahan] 18. NO Blues/ Rageen Rambling/ Ya Dunya/ Continental Record Services [Fairuz] 19. Darine Hamze/ Saat Saat/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Pelléas [Sabah] 20. Maryam Saleh & Zeid Hamdan/ Nixon/ Single/ Lebanese Underground [Sheikh Imam] 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program, currently in its seventh season, which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (San Francisco bay area). It is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, who showcases and discusses (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with commentary in English. Previous Podcasts at soundcloud.com/arabology/sets * 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]

The 7th Season premiere episode of 'Arabology' (aired Jan 16, 2014) showcases and discusses the different musical genres that are emerging from the Arab world, including but not limited to Arabic Rock, gorgeous ballads, Arabic Hip Hop, Electro Shaabi + Sufi music, songs and poetry (along with English translations), Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 16 January 2014 4-6 pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 2. Jam3 Tkseer/ Qaseeda shrera/ Ghanni 3n al Ta3reef/ Ghanni.net 3. Jadal/ El Makina/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 4. Khalas/ Ghana Al Hawa/ Arabic Rock Orchestra/ Zidani 5. Akher Zapheer/ Akherto Lahen Hazeen/ Counter Culture/ Eka3 6. Lena Chamamyan/ Henna Wa-Zahr/ Qanun/ Ghazl El Banat/ Lena Chamamyan/Self 7. Sharq/ 3ajibtu minka wa minni (Al Hallaj) /Sharq/ Sharq 8. Mohamed Abozekry and Heejaz/ Sur La Route/ Chaos/ Neonovo 9. Karim Baggili, Karim + Le Trio Joubran/ Kalimaat/ Kali City/ Homerecords.be 10. Abdulrahman Mohammad/ Asabaki 3ishq/ Single/ Self 11. Ensemble Ibn Arabi/ Salabat Laila Minni// Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs/ Long Distance France 12. Tania Kassis/ La Cumparsita/Aatini El Naya/ Live at l'Olympia/ Tania Kassis 13. Hello, Psychaleppo/ Tobayabooya/ Gool L'Ah/ Samer Saem Eldahr 14. Sadat & Alaa Fifty Cent / The Release/ Generation Bass/ Six Degree Records 15. Aziz Maraka/ Bahki Lahali (Live)/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby 16. Karima Nayt/ Binti/ Quoi D'Autre?/ Ajabu! 17. Tania Saleh/ Arefti Ayya Style/ Live At DRM/ Forward Music 18. Rasha Rizk & Ibrahim Suleimany/ Ya Rait/ Baytna/ Itar Shameh 19. Edd Abbas, Lipos,Elepheel/ Moul7aq/ Tripnol/ Edd Abbas/Lipos/Elepheel 20. Arabian Knightz/ Arab/ Uknighted State Of Arabia/ Arabian Knightz 21. Baselio Raw Young Caesar ft Oumima/ Eli Bbali/ Baselio Raw/ NA 22. Khaled Aljaramani/ Farah/ Athar/Impression/ Institut Du Monde Arabe & Harmonia Mundi 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program, currently in its seventh season, which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (San Francisco bay area). It is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, who showcases and discusses (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with interviews + commentary in English. Previous Podcasts at soundcloud.com/arabology/sets * 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]

This year-end episode of 'Arabology' showcases the Top 30 alternative/indie Arabic songs of 2013 along with shoutouts by some of the featured artists. Top 30 Songs 2013 Featured on Arabology 20 Dec 2013 DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label (plus special salute by artist if available) 1. Massar Egbari/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Massar Egbari 2. Akher Zephir/ Akherto Lahn Hazin/ Counter Culture/ Eka3 3. Mashrou' Leila/ Abdo/ Raasuk/ Mashrou' Leila (Preceded by message from Hamed Sinno) 4. Sadat & Alaa Fifty Cent/ Five Pound Credit/ Generation Bass/ Six Degrees Records 5. Hello, Psychaleppo!/ Tobayabooya/ Gool L'Ah/ Samer Saem Eldahr 6. Abdulrahman Mohammad/ Asabaki 3ishq/ Abdulrahman Mohammed 7. Omeima El Khalil,/ Shab Y Sabiyeh/ Ya/ Forward Music 8. Ensemble Ibn Arabi/ Her Words Bring Me to Life Again/Arabo-Andalusian Sufi Songs/ Long Distance France 9. DAM/ If I Could Go Back In Time/ Debke On The Moon/ DAM (Preceded by message from DAM) 10. Stormtrap/ Taht El Agal/ Stormtrap/Stormtrap Asfeh 11. Elepheel+Edd Abbas+Lipos/ Master Cosmic Spy/ Tripnol/ Edd Abbas/Lipos/Elepheel 12. Jadal/ Fe Nabd Ana Has/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 13. Rania Kurdi/ Ana Ana/ Sasha Abi Najmeh/ Rania Kurdi (Preceded by message from Rania Kurdi) 14. Michelle and Noel Keserwany/ Jagal El USEK/ Jagal El USEK/ Keserwany 15. Tania Kassis/ Ounchoudat Bayrout/ Oriental Colors/ Magnum Records (Preceded by message from Tania Kassis) 16. Zeid Hamdan/ Asfeh (Acoustic)/ Single/ Lebanese Undergroud 17. Mike Massy/ Ya 3achikat Al Ward/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions (Preceded by message from Mike Massy) 18. Jowan Safadi and Haya Zaatry/ Ji2tu ila Ahli/ Ghanni 3n Al-Taareef/ Ghanni.net 19. Ziyad Sahhab/ Kaza Kitab/ Keep On Singing/ Forward Music 20. Tania Saleh/ Hashishet Albi (Live)/ Live At Drm/ Forward Music (Preceded by message from Tania Saleh) 21. Labess/ El Kass Yadour/ Identite/ Needlepoint Records 22. Khaled/ Laila/ C'est La Vie/ Universal Music France 23. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive 24. Omar Offendum/ The Arab Speaks of Rivers and Finjan/ Syrianamericana/ Cosher Ink (Preceded by message from Omar Offendum) 25. Yassir Chadly/ Bil Mustapha/ Asheeq Zeen/ Yassir Chadly (Preceded by message from Yassir Chadly) 26. Khaled Aljaramani/ Farah/ Athar/ Institut Du Monde Arabe and Harmonia Mundi 27. Mohamed Abozekry and Heejaz/ Sur La Route/ Chaos/ Neonovo 28. Eliyahu and the Qadim Ensemble/ Maghrebi/ Eastern Wind/ Self Release (Preceded by message from Eliyahu Sills) 29. May Nasr/ Ouhibuka (Lyrics by Ghada Samman)/ Single/ May Nasr (Preceded by message from May Nasr) 30. Yasmine Hamdan/ Nediya/ Ya Nass/ Crammed Discs (Preceded by message from Yasmine Hamdan) Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-30-alternativeindie-arabic-songs-of.html 'Arabology' is a weekly radio program, currently in its sixth season, which airs on KZSU 90.1 FM (San Francisco bay area). It is hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University, who showcases and discusses (mostly alternative) Arabic music, along with interviews + commentary in English. Previous Podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/sets * 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]

This episode of Arabology aired on Dec 12, 2013 and broaches the theme of tolerance in the Arab world by showcasing songs and music that promote religious coexistence, social equality, LGBT rights, Arab American identity and more. Show includes interview with 'Alhurra' TV producer Louis Karim. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/dec-12-arabology-podcast-ft-songs-about.html Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 12 Dec 2013 4-6pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Tania Kassis/ Islamo-Christian Ave/ Live at l'Olympia/ Tania Kassis 2. Labess/ Bechar El Khir/ Identite/ Needlepoint Records 3. Khaled/ Samira/ C'est La Vie/ Universal Music France 4. Rachid Taha/ Now Or Never/ Zoom/ Naive 5. Jawhar/ Idhalil / Qibla wa Qobla/ NAFF REKORDZ 6. Jowan Safadi & Haya Zaatry/ Ji2tu ila ahli / ghanni 3an al-tareef/ Ghanni.net 7. Jam Tkseer/ Qaseeda shrera/ ghanni 3an al-tareef/ Ghanni.net 8. Khaled Aljaramani,/ Farah/ Athar/ Institut Du Monde Arabe & Harmonia Mundi 9. Massar Egbari/ Wana Kol Ma2oul/ Iqra2 El Khabar/ Massar Egbari 10. Mohamed Abozekry and Heejaz/ Sur La Route/ Chaos/ Neonovo 11. Saif Karomi/ Malouna/ The Sound of Oud/ Saif Karomi 12. Interview with Louis Karim/ Producer for 'Alhurra' TV 13. Tania Saleh/ Yimkin Law/ Live At DRM/ Forward Music 14. Breaking the Boundaries & Abdulrahman Mohammed/ Ya mn hawah/ N/A 15. The Idan Raichel Project/ Azini/ Idan Raichel Project/ Cumbancha 16. Mashrou' Leila/ Lil Watan/ Raasuk/ Mashrou' Leila 17. Pangia/ Nasam 'alayna El-Hawa/ Mystic Blue Caravan Vol 7/ Pangia 18. NO Blues/ Hela Hela/ Hela Hela/ Continental Record Services '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 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]

This episode of 'Arabology' aired on Dec 5, 2013 and featured poignant Arabic music, including two exclusive tracks by Lebanese singer/composer Mike Massy. Show also features 5-part interview with Lebanese American writer/film producer/human rights activist Bassam Kassab + interview with Amr Adly, Postdoctoral Fellow at CDDRL (Stanford University) who discusses issues related to the political economy of Egypt and Tunisia. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/12/125-arabology-podcast-ft-bassam-kassab.html Playlist for Arabology Thurs 5 December 2013 4-6 PM DJ: Ramzi (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Khaled/ Laila/ C'est La Vie/Universal Music France 2. Labess/El Kass Yadour/Identite/Needlepoint Records 3. Rachid Taha/Wesh (N'amal)/Zoom/Naive 4. Interview with Bassam Kassab (Lebanese American writer/activist//producer)/Part 1 5. Fairuz/Addayash Kan Fi Nas/Best of Fairuz/EMI Arabia 7. Interview with Bassam Kassab (short story excerpts)/Part 2 8. Marwan Anwer/Ah min al foraq/Marwan Anwar/N/A 9. Interview with Bassam Kassab (Arabic Poem)/Part 3 10. Mike Massy/Farewell/Unreleased/Mike Massy 11. Interview with Bassam Kassab (Toul Omry Film, Zarco)/Part 4 12. Mike Massy/Yammi/Unreleased Demo (World Premiere)/Mike Massy 13. Interview with Bassam Kassab (Sin Visa, Bi.Das)/ Part 5 14. Mike Massy/Soti Hareb Menni/Ya Zaman/Falak Productions 15. Massar Egbari (Egypt)/Wana Kol Ma2oul/Iqra2al Khabar/Massar Egbari 16. Interview with Amr Adly, Postdoctoral Fellow at CDDRL--Stanford University 17. Ramy Essam Taty Taty Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/World Music Network 18. Fairuz/ 3indi Thiqa Feek/Kifak Inta/Digital Press Hellas '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 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]

This episode aired on Nov 21, 2013 and included interviews with Stanford student/activist Kristian Davis Bailey who spoke about his trip to the West Bank; Lebanese American playwright Mona Mansour who continues our conversation from last week's show; and Yasmine Hamdan in a special segment of an interview that had previously been aired in its entirety on 'Arabology. Also includes a special remix of Yasmine Hamdan's 'Shouei" plus a slew of other Arabic songs and music (see below): Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 21 November 2013 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Chamamyan, Lena/Henna w Zahr Intro/Ghazl El Banat/Chamamyan 2. Land Of Kush/ Faint Praise/Big Mango/Constellation Records 3. Khaled/Bab Jenna (Gate Of Heaven) /C'est La Vie/Universal Music France 4. Taha, Rachid/Zoom Sur Oum/Zoom/Naive 5. Breaking the boundaries & Abdulrahman mohammed/Ya mn hawah/single//AM 6. Mashrou' Leila/Bahr/Raasuk/Mashrou' Leila 7. Nahhas, Macadi/Natalie/Single/Macadi Nahhas 8. Rizk, Rasha & Ibrahim Suleimany/Ya Rait/Baytna/Itar Shameh 9. Saleh, Tania/Tlaa min hayete/Live at DRM/Forward Music 10. Interview with Lebanese American playwright Mona Mansour/Pt 2 (Pt 1 aired last week) 11. Fairuz/Nihna wil amar jiran /Live at Royal Festival Hall, London 1986/EMI 12. Hamdan, Yasmine/Ya Nass/Ya Nass/Crammed Discs 13. Interview with Yasmine Hamdan (segment only) Complete interview aired on previous show 14. Hamdan, Yasmine/ Shouei (EPI Remix)/Single/EPI 15. Banna, Rim/Ras Al-Jabal/Al-Rawa'i (Greatest Hits)/Laser 16. Interview with Kristian Davis Bailey/Part 1/Arabology/KZSU 17. Ramzi Aburedwan/Sodfa/Rough Guide Mediterranean/World Music Network 18. Interview with Kristian Davis Bailey/Part 2/Arabology/KZSU 19. Dam/Dabke On The Moon/Nudbok Al Amar/Dam '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]

This episode of Arabology aired on Nov 14, 2013 and featured fresh Arabic music (see below) plus interviews with Arash Aramesh (National Security Adviser for the Stanford Law School) who discusssed the current state of US-Iranian relations; Mona Mansour (Lebanese American playwright of 'Urge for Going'); and Jordanian caricaturist Yazan Khalifeh whose illustrations are featured at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yazan-Khalifeh-illustration/206446656059406 Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 14 Nov 2013 4pm - 6pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Kulna Sawa/Iza3at Kulna Sawa/Kulna Sawa/Kulna Sawa 2. Interview with Arash Aramesh/National Security Analyst at Stanford Law School/Arabology/KZSU 3. Taha, Rachid/Now Or Never/Zoom/Naive 4. Mashrou' Leila/Ma Tetrikni Heik/Raasuk/Mashrou' Leila 5. Tawajy, Hiba/La Bidayi wala Nihayi/ La Bidayi Wala Nihayi/Oussama Rahbani 6. Pangia/ Maryam, Maryamti (Finale)/Mystic Blue Caravan Vol 7/Pangia Vol 5 7. Interview with Playwright Mona Mansour/Lebanese American writer of 'Urge for Going' Play/Arabology/KZSU 8. Ghanem, Donia Samir/El Wa2t Byesrana/Wahda Tania Khalis/Roznama 9. Hamdan, Yasmine/ La Mouch/Ya Nass/Crammed Discs 10.Saleh, Tania/Yimkin Law/Live at DRM/Forward Music 11.Ghanem, Donia Samir/Qisat Shita/Wahda Tania Khalis/Roznama 12.Interview with Yazan Khalifeh/Jordanian Caricature Artist/ Arabology/KZSU 13.Fairuz/El Bint El Chalabiya/Eh, Fi Amal/Fbe 14.Dj Cheb I Sabbah/ Durga Puja/ Maha Maya/Six Degrees Records '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]

Interview with Mazen Hajjar, owner of the Lebanese Brewery "961 Beer." The interview was conducted in English in Lebanon during the summer 2011.

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]

Show aired on Oct 31, 2013 and includes impromptu performance by 2 members of ASWAT Bay Area Arabic Music Ensemble from their tribute concert to Abdel Halim Hafez which will take place on Dec 7 + Stanford student Alon D who juxtaposes Arabic and Hebrew + great songs and music by Tania Saleh, Mashrou' Leila, Rachid Taha (singing the Arabic version of 'It's Now or Never'), Akher Zapheer, Akim El Sikameya, Massar Egbari, Mike Massy, Adel Salameh, Omar Offendum, Rima Banna, Abdulrahman Mohammed & Breaking the Boundaries. Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26827 '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]

The Oct 24, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' includes a live interview with Lebanese American soul singer Naima Grace Shalhoub who discusses her hit 'Herstory of Soul' and sings, live, her amazing version of the Arabic classic 'Adduka Al-Mayyas.' (video at http://youtu.be/ZAiDaoQ1arA). Show also features music by Mashrou' Leila, Rima Khcheich, NO Blues, Dalida (Remix), Yolla Khalife and humorous tracks by Michelle Keserwany and Rania Kurdi. Show also includes ticket giveaway to the Aswat tribute concert to Abdul Halim Hafez at San Mateo City College on Dec 7, 2013. Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26780 '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]

Interview with Ahmad Qousi about Ramadan in the USA.

Moumen Smihi + Peter Limbrick Full Interview by arabology

In addition to music by Mashrou' Leila, Tania Saleh, Watcha Clan, and Massar Egbari, this episode of Arabology (aired Oct 17, 2013) includes a ticket giveaway to the Abdel Halim Hafez tribute concert by Aswat on Dec 7 + a segment of the opening of the 'Markaz' at Stanford (ft interviews with Stanford students Nadia Smati, Subhan Ali, Osama El-Gabalawy) . This episode also includes segments from my interview with Moroccan Filmmaker Moumen Smihi and Professor Peter Limbrick, Associate Professor, Film and Digital Media, UCSC. For full interview, see https://soundcloud.com/arabology/moumen-smihi-full-interview Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26734 '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]

The 2nd episode of the 6th season of Arabology (aired Oct 10, 2013) includes music by Massar Egbari, Ziad Sahab & Yasmina Fayed, NO Blues, Salam, Mashrou' Leila, Breaking the Boundaries and Abdulrahman Mohammed, Yolla Khalife, Tania Saleh, Adel Salameh, May Nasr, Jadal. Episode also includes interview with Serge Bakalian, Executive Director of the Arab Film Festival and Director Jessica Habie whose film 'Mars at Sunrise' will screen at the Arab Film Festival in San Francisco on Oct 12, 2013. Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26694 '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 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]

The 6th Season Premiere of of 'Arabology' (aired Oct 3, 2013) features DJ Ramzi discussing and playing alternative Arabic music, including Arabic blues, Hip Hop,Rock, ballads, instrumentals, world fusion, and more. Artists include Mashrou' Leila, Pangia, Tania Saleh, Mike Massy (Remix), Akher Zapheer, No Blues, Revolution Records, MWR, Rania Kurdi, Yolla Khalife, Rahim Alhaj, Adel Salameh, Tania Kassis, Jalilah and three Fairuz songs that have been recently recorded/revamped by top world music artists. Complete Playlist available at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26640 '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 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]

Interview with Mike Massy Part 3 by arabology

Interview with Mike Massy Part 4 by arabology

Interview with Mike Massy Part 2 by arabology

The second part of this summer edition of Arabology (aired Aug 14, 2013) includes a 4-part interview with Rania Kurdi, an interview with the Director of 'The Rania Show' Amjad Al Rasheed, and a selection of songs by Rania Kurdi throughout.

Part 1 of this summer episode of Arabology (aired Aug 14, 2013) includes a biography and discography of Jordanian actress/singer/'Arab Idol' TV presenter Rania Kurdi along with excerpts from her most famous songs. Part 2 includes interview and available at http://snd.sc/13C82i5

This special summer edition of 'Arabology' (aired Aug 14, 2013) showcases the career and music of Jordanian singer/actress/'Arab Idol' Presenter RANIA KURDI. First part of the show features a narrated biography of RANIA KURDI with music excerpts while the second part features a 4-part interview with Rania Kurdi herself who talks about her career and about her hilarious her summer 2013 TV hit series "The Rania Show.' Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=26326 '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 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]

The 4-hour 5th season finale of Arabology aired on June 13, 2013 and featured music by some of the Arab World's best alternative musicians/artists along with commentary (in English) by DJ Ramzi. Also includes interview with Director Rami Musa Alayan who discussed his film 'Private Sun' as well as with the film's soundtrack composer Frank Gelat. Show features music by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Mike Massy, Tania Saleh, Egyptian Projet, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburadwan, Omar Offendum, La Tlateh, Hiba, DAM, Macel Khalife (ft Mahmoud Darwish), Pangia, Mashrou' Leila, Donia Masoud, Maryam (ft Zeid Hamdan), Rasha, JadaL, Toot Ard, Aziz Maraka, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, Emel Mathlouthi, Eliyahu Sills, Yassir Chadly, Joubran Trio, Elizabeth Ayoub, Charbel Rouhana, Rahim Alhaj, May Matar, Oumeima El Khalil, Yasmine Hamdan, Cheba Djenet, El Rass (ft Al Sayyed Darwish), Ramy Essam , Kamel Badarneh, Ancient Future, Toufic Farroukh, Fairuz, May Nasr and an interview with Director Rami Alyan and composer Frank Gelat. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/06/season-finale-of-arabology-aired-june.html Playlist: http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25979 '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 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: https://www.arabology.org/ * Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology * Arabology on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/author30 * Arabology on Soundcloud: @arabology * Arabology Contact: [email protected]

This episode of 'Arabology' (aired June 6, 2013) features a 90 minute 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.

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. The second part of this podcast (30 min) includes songs by Oumeima El Khalil, The Egyptian Project, Pangia, Rima Khcheich, El Far3i, El Ras. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/06/66-arabology-podcast-spotlights-yasmine.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 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]

May Nasr Interview May 2013 by arabology

Special episode dedicated to 'Arab Women's Voices in Music, Literature, and Culture' including: 1. An interview with May Nasr and the premiere of her new song 'Ouhibbouka" (lyrics by Ghada Samman) 2. Writer Arin Mango who reads excerpts from her article "What's Islam Got to Do with It?' which was published in 'Avicenna: The Stanford Journal of Muslim Affairs' (Vol 3 No. 1 Winter 2013) 3. A conversation with Nisrin Elamin (Doctoral student at Stanford) who broaches issues related to Sudanese culture while showcasing vibrant songs by Sudanese women/singers Rasha and Elsarah.. 4. An interview with Zoe Woolford, student of Arabic at Stanford, who discusses the challenges and benefits of learning Arabic. 5. Selected songs by some of the Arab world's most talented female vocalists (see playlist below). Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/523-arabology-podcast-highlights-arab.html Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 23 May 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Oumeima El Khalil/ Fi Akher Al Ashyaa/ Zaman/ Forward Music 2. Fairuz/ Ahwak/ Fairuz Chante Zaki Nassif/VDL 3. May Nasr+Lourdes Perez/Ma'kum bimshi/May Nasr 4. Interview with May Nasr/ Pre-recorded/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. May Nasr/ Ouhibouka (lyrics by Ghada Al-Samman)/ Single/ May Nasr 6. Reading by Arin Mango/ "What's Islam Got to Do with It?"/ Avicenna: The Stanford Journal of Muslim Affairs 7. Rasha/ Ya Sudan Ma'alesh/ Let me be/ Rasha 8. Interview with Nisreen Elamin/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KSU 9. Alsarah/ Fi Himaka Rabana / Single/ Alsarah 10. Interview with Nisreen Elamin/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 11. Alsarah ft Oddisee/ Vote/ Single/ Oddisee 12. Interview with Zoe Woolford/Stanford student of Arabic/ Arabology/ KZSU 13. Yasmine Hamdan/ La Mouch/ Yasmine Hamdan/ Kwaidan Records '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 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]

Interview with Eliyahu Sills conducted by telephone in May 2013. Aired during May 16 episode of Arabology. Complete podcast available at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/arabology-s5-episode-6

The May 16, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features a pre-recorded interview with musician Eliyahu Sills and a live interview with Yassir Chadly who performs live on the show while playing the Oud and the gimbri. Also includes interview with music manager Alex Hughes who promotes 'A Night of Moroccan Gnawa, Sufi & Trance Music with Yassir Chadly, Eliyahu Sills, Tim Abdellah Fuson & Bouchaib Abdelhadi' on May 25 at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley. In addition to Gnawa, Sufi & Trance Music, this episode includes songs from the Arab Spring and tracks by Rami Essam, Autostrad, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, Egyptian Project, Oumeima El Khalil, Jerusalem In My Heart, Jadal, Yaseen, La Tlateh, Hiba. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-16-arabology-podcast-ft-interviews.html Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25786 '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 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]

This episode aired on May 9, 2013. *Part 1 features Arabic songs with commentary in English by DJ Ramzi. *Part 2 focuses on the Iranian music group Eendo and features commentary by co-host Shervin Emami, Lecturer in Persian/Farsi at Stanford + an interview with Ardalan Payvar of the group Eendo whose music is featured throughout the second part of the show. Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25735 Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-9-arabology-podcast-ft-alternative.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 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]

Dr. Ramzi Salti Interviews Lebanese singer/songwriter/performer Mike Massy. Conducted by phone in March 2013. Aired in 4 parts on the March 21, 2013 'Arabology' show (http://radio4all.net/index.php/program/67181)

The May 2, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Egyptian dancer/teacher Hala Fauzi, co-owner of Halanda Studios in San Jose, as well as amazing music, old and new, from the Arab world along with commentary, in English, by DJ Ramzi. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-2-arabology-podcast-ft-interview.html Playlist for Arabology Thurs 2 May 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label) 1. Elias Lammam/ Raqsat Farah/ Selsebil/ Elias Lammam **2. Interview with Hala Fauzi/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Dalida/ Helwa Ya Baladi/ Paroles D'Ailleurs/ Orlando **4. Interview with Hala Fauzi/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. Hakim/ Kolo Yorkos/ Kolo Yorkos/ Alam El Phan **6. Interview with Hala Fauzi/ Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 7. Dalida/ Salma ya salama/ Dalida in Egypt/ Laser 8. Michel Sajrawy/ Ya Lel (excerpt)/ Arabop/ Dasam 9. Armada Bizerta/ Salam (Peace)/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound 10. La Tlateh + Hiba/ Boov (Boov)/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound 11. Kamilya Jubran/ Bahib El Bahr / Single/ Unit Records 12. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted 13. Ibrahim Maalouf/ Doubts 2/ Wind/ Mi'ster Prods 14. Fayrouz/ El Bint El Chalabiya/ Eh, Fi Amal/ Fbe 15. Rima Khcheich/ Habibit Oummaha/ Min Sihr Ouyounak-Live Tribute To Sabah/ Khcheich 16. Ensemble Maraghi/ Ara Taksim/ Anwar/ Felmay 17. Egyptian Project/ Anta Ana/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records '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 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]

The April 25, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features fresh music from the Arab Spring and new alternative Arabic music plus the 3rd part of DJ Ramzi's interview with DAM and Omar Offendum. Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 25 April 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label) 1. Omeima El Khalil/ Tabaa El Wosta/ Zaman/ Forward Music 2. Egyptian Project/ Ya Sahbi/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records 3. Orquestra Arab De Barcelona/ Jerusalén/ Libertad/ Harmonia Mundi France 4. El Far3i + El Rass/ Janna Janna/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound 5. Rasha/ Ya Sudan Ma'alesh/ Let Me Be/ Rasha 6. Ensemble Maraghi/ Ara Taksim/ Anwar/ Felmay 7. Rima Khcheich/ Marhabtein/ Min Sihr Ouyounak/ Khcheich 8. Dam/ Mali Huriye/ Paleo Festival Village Du Monde/ Disques Office 9. Dam/ If I Could Go Back In Time/ Debke On The Moon/ Dam **10. Globalization of Hip Spotlights/ Interview with DAM and Omar Offendum Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 11. Omar Offendum/ Destiny/ Syrianamericana/ Cosher Ink, Llc 12. Asifeh/ Ramadi (Grey)/ Khat Thaleth (Third Rail)/ Stronghold Sound 13. Aswat/ Qanun Taqasim/ Spring Concert 2007/ Aswat 14. Jerusalem In My Heart/ 3anzah Jarbanah/ Mo7it Al-Mo7it/ Constellation 15. Rima Khcheich/ An-Nadda/ Min Sihr Ouyounak/ Rima Khcheich 16. Joussour/ Min al shobbak l'armilak hali/ Places and Directions/ Joussour 17. Zeid & the Wings/ Jazira (Master)/ Single/ Lebanese Underground 18. Egyptian Project/ Kawala Time/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records 19. Soapkills/ Marra Fi Ghnina (Remix)/ Single/ Lebanese Underground 20. Michel Sajrawy/ Ya Lel/ Arabop/ Dasam Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-april-25-2013-episode-of-arabology.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]

The April 18, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with journalist Ashley Lohmann who discusses her ''Beyond the Bombs' web site. Also includes DJ Ramzi's interview with Palestinian Hip Hop band DAM (Tamer Nafar, Suhell Nafar, Mahmood Jreri) as well as Omar Offendum--recorded at the 'Globalization of Hip Hop' event which took place at Stanford on April 6--plus intro by Farah Weheba. Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-18-arabology-podcast-ft.html Playlist for Arabology Thurs 18 April 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label) 1. Egyptian Project/ Ya Amar/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records *2. Ashley Lohmann Interview/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Jerusalem In My Heart/ Koll Lil-Mali7ati Fi Al-Khimar Al-Aswadi/ Mo7it Al-Mo7it/ Constellation 4. Egyptian Project/ Besharis/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records 5. Rima Khcheich/ Marhabtein/ Min Sihr Ouyounak- Live Tribute To Sabah/ Rima Khcheich 6. Orquestra Arab De Barcelona/ Maghrebía (Moroccan)/ Libertad/ Harmonia Mundi France 7. Saffron/ Nomad/ Dawning/ Palmetto Records 8. Michel Sajrawi/ Ya Lel/ Arabop/ Dasam **9. Interview with DAM and Omar Offendum/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 10. Dam/ If I Could Go Back In Time/ Debke On The Moon/Nudbok Al Amar/ Dam **11. Interview with DAM and Omar Offendum/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU/ 12. Omar Offendum/ #Syria/ Single/ Sami Matar '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]

The April 11, 2013 5th season premiere of 'Arabology' features an interview with Syrian American Hip Hop artist Omar Offendum (who performed along with the group DAM at Stanford on April 13, 2013). Show also showcases 'alternative' music from the region by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Gene Band, Saffron, Mashrou' Leila, Egyptian Project, JIMH, Elizabeth Ayoub, DAM, Zeid and the Wings, Mike Massy, and the Bay Area Music Ensemble Aswat. Complete Playlist at http://zookeeper.stanford.edu/index.php?action=viewDJ&seq=selList&playlist=25547 '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]

The March 21 Finale of 'Arabology' features a 4-part interview with Lebanese singer/musician Mike Massy (who is performing at the Merkin Concert Hall in NY on April 25) including his bio and songs.The second part showcases alternative Arabic music from the region. Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 21 March 2013 3- 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Mike Massy/Ya Zaman/Ya Zaman/Falak Productions **2. Mike Massy Interview Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Mike Massy/ Khalasna Ba'a/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions **4. Mike Massy Interview Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. Mike Massy/ Ghayyer Lawn 3yonak/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions **6. Mike Massy Interview Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 7. Mike Massy/ Tannoura Maxi/ Tannoura Maxi/ (Soundtrack)/ Massy ** 8. Mike Massy Interview Part 4/ Arabology/ KZSU 9. Mike Massy/ Nature Boy/ Single/ Massy 10. Jerusalem In My Heart/ Koll Lil-Mli7ati Fi Al-Khimar Al-Aswadi/ Mo7it Al-Mo7it/ Constellation Records 11. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted 12. Jadal/ Fe Nabd Ana Has/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 13. Donia Masoud/ Garhy/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud 14. Emel Mathlouthi/ Kelmti Horra/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 15. Dam/ Been Around The World/ Debke On The Moon/ Nudbok Al Amar/ Dam 16. May Matar/ Metlak Mesh 3ayzin/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 17. Egyptian Project/ Ya Amar/ Ya Amar/ Six Degrees Records 18. Ramzi Aburedwan/ Rahil/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 19. Omeima El Khalil/ Ouhibbouka Akthar/ Ya/ Forward Music Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-21-arabology-season-finale.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]

The March 14 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Israeli Arab writer Sayed Kashua (who writes the popular 'Arab Labor' TV series) and a conversation with Syrian activist Tareq Samman who discussed the state of the Syrian revolution today. In addition, show includes an array of new alternative/revolutionary songs from the region. Playlist for Arabology Thurs 14 March 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Jerusalem In My Heart/ Koll Lil-Mli7ati Fi Al-Khimar Al-Aswadi/ Mo7it Al-Mo7it/ Constellation Records 2. Ramzi Aburedwan/ Rahil (Exile)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records 3. Ahmad Al Khatib/ Exode II Canaan/ Sabil/ Institut Du Monde Arabe *4. Interview with Moroccan fan of the show Reda Mouhid/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. Dam (ft Rachid Taha)/ Been Around The World/ Debke On The Moon/ Dam **6. Interview with Sayed Kashua Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 7. Rim Banna/ My Heart Tells Me/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted **8. Interview with Sayed Kashua Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 9. The Toure-Raichel Collective/ Al Houde Bakoi The Tel Aviv Session/ The Cumbancha **10. Interview with Sayed Kashua Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 11. Dam/ Ngh'ayer Bukra/ Ihda'/ Redcircle Music 12. Emel Mathlouthi/ Kelmti Horra/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 13. Jadal/ Ana Bakhaf Min El Commitment/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 14. Donia Masoud/ Nena El Gnena / Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud 15. Ramy Essam/ Dabora W Short/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network ***16. Interview with Syrian activist Tareq Al-Samman/ Arabology/ KZSU 17. , Samih Shuqair/ Ya Haif/ Single/ Shuqair Blog entry at https://www.arabology.org/2013/03/writer-of-arab-labor-tv-series-sayed.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: https://www.arabology.org * Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology * Arabology on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/author30 * Arabology on Soundcloud: @arabology * Arabology Contact: [email protected]

The March 7, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Alexander Key, Assistant Professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature at Stanford, who discusses Arabic poetry (in English) while eloquently reciting poems by Al-Mutanabi and Amal Donkol in Arabic. Also includes interview with Weyam Ghadbian, the Cultural Program Director at the Arab Cultural and Community Center in San Francisco, who discusses the 6th Annual Bay Area Arab Women's Conference which is taking place on March 16, 2013. Plus music by Said Mrad, Aly Talibab, Kamel Badarneh, Rim Banna, Aswat, Ramy Essam, Elizabeth Ayoub and the Lebanese band Doors To Aspiration (DTA). *Playlist for Arabology Thurs, 7 March 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Said Mrad/ Al Mutanabi/ 1001 Night Society/ Take 5 Music *2. Interview with Alexander Key/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Aly Talibab/ Al-Kamal/ Single/ AT *4. Interview with Alexander Key/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. Kamel Badarneh/ Ain fil Sama [Eye in the Sky Mixed]/ Single/ Badarneh 6. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted **7. Interview with Weyam Ghadbian/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 8. Aswat/ Tayr Al-Wirwar/ Classical And Folkloric Arabic Music/ Self Release **9. Interview with Weyam Ghadbian/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 10. Ramy Essam / Taty Taty/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 11. Elizabeth Ayoub/ Leish/ Prelude/ Independent 12. Doors To Aspiration/ Running free in Lebanon/ Hard Rock Rising/ DTA Blog entry at https://www.arabology.org/2013/03/march-7-arabology-podcast-ft-alexander.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: https://www.arabology.org * Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology * Arabology on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/author30 * Arabology on Soundcloud: @arabology * Arabology Contact: [email protected]

The Feb 28, 2013 episode of 'Arabology' features an interview with Safa Samiezadé-Yazd who is the Arts, Culture, Music and Film Editor at AslanMedia.com and whose work focuses on contemporary art/performance and the Middle East. In this interview, she discusses issues related to Iranian American identity as well as her involvement in curating the first festival of Iranian theater to be presented in the USA. Playlist for Arabology Thurs 28 Feb 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. May Matar/ Metlak Mesh 3ayzin/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 2. Donia Masoud/ Mesh Eb Aleky/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud **3. Interview with Safa Samiezade/ Part 1/Arabology/ KZSU 4. Ramzi Aburedwan/ Rahil/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network **5. Interview with Safa Samiezade/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 6. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted **7. Interview with Safa Samiezade/ Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 8. Ali Akbar Moradi/ Goblet Of Wine/ Goblet Of Eternal Light/ Traditional Crossroads 9. Soapkills/ Marra Fi Ghnina (Soapkills Remix)/ Soapkills Remix/ Zeid Hamdan 10. Jadal/ Zad El Sheib/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 11. Ramy Essam/ Al-Masry Al-Asly/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 12. Toufic Farroukh/ Storyboard/ Cinema Beirut/ Emja Records 13. Kamilya Jubran/ Bahib El bahr/ wameed/ Unit Records Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/03/safa-samiezade-yazd-guests-on-feb-28.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]

The Feb 14, 2013 edition of 'Arabology' features a multi-lingual interview (in English, French, Spanish, Arabic) with Dr. Touria Boumehdi Tomasi, Lecturer in Arabic at Stanford, who discusses her new book and gives us fascinating facts about Andalusian Spain. Playlist for Arabology Thur, 14 Feb 2013 3-5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label) 1. Magida El Roumi/ Bas Ellak Habibi/ Ghazal/ V. Production 2. Darine Hamze/ Ahwak/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas 3. Mashrou' Leila/ Ma titrikni heyk (Ne me quitte pas)/ Single/ Paleo 4. Jadal/ Fe Nabd Ana Has/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh **5. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 6. Ibn Báya/ IV Mízan Dary/ Núßa al-Máya/ Música Andalusi **7. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 8. Asmahan/ Ya Habibi Taala/ Asmahan Vol.1/ Musical Ark **9. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/ Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 10. MuhammadAbd al-Wahhab/ Al Gondol/ Immortal songs by the great musician Mohammmad Abdel Wahhab/ Awhman **11. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/ Part 4/ Arabology/ KZSU 12. Arthur Grumlaux, Istvan Hajdu Gounod/ Ave Maria/ Les Grands Bis Du Violon/ Arthur Grumiaux **13. Interview with Dr. Touria Boumehdi/Part 5/ Arabology/ KZSU 14. Dal'ouna/ Et Nous, Nous Aimons La Vie/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/02/feb-14-arabology-podcast-ft-interv-w-dr.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]

The Feb 7, 2013 edition of 'Arabology' features a 3-part interview (in English) with Lebanese alternative singer Tania Saleh and a special message by artist Rachid Koraichi who received the Jameel Prize in 2011 for his works that were inspired by traditions of Islamic craft and design. The show also features great alternative Arabic music (along with commentary in English) by Ahmed Rock (Revolution Records) , Ibn Thabit, Ramy Essam, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburedwan, May Matar. Playlist for Arabology Thurs 7 Feby 2013 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/ Track/ Album/Label 1. Ahmed Rock/ Ana Msh 3adad/ Single/ Revolution Records 2. Ibn Thabit/ Calling The Libyan Youth/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 3. Ramy Essam/ Dabora W Short/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 4. Dal'ouna/ Et Nous, Nous Aimons La Vie/ Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 5. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted 6. Ramzi Aburedwan/ Rahil (Exile)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records 7. Special Message from Rachid Koreishi/ Arabology/ KZSU 8. May Matar/ Metlak Mesh 3ayzin/Rough Guide Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 9. Interview with Tania Saleh/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 10. Tania Saleh/ Wehde (Unity)/ Wehde/ Forward Music 11. Interview with Tania Saleh/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 12. Tania Saleh/ Omar & Ali/ Wehde/' Forward Music 13. Interview with Tania Saleh/ Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 14. Tania Saleh/ Slow Down/ Wehde/ Forward Music '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]

On this week's episode of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--we continue our commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution with an exclusive interview with Egyptian Fulbright scholar to Stanford Samar Mostafa Ahmed who recounts her experiences during the initial uprising and beyond. This show also showcases revolutionary Arabic songs that continue to fuel the Arab Spring, including tracks by Ramy Essam, Emel Mathlouthi, Rim Banna, Mustafa Said, Donia Masoud, El Tanbura and others. Notes: Playlist for Arabology Thurs 31 Jan 2013 3 - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Maryam Saleh/ Islahat/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas **2. Interview with Samar Ahmed/ Part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Mustafa Said/ Ya Masr Hanet We Banet/ Rough Guide to Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network **4. Interview with Samar Ahmed/ Part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 5. El Tanbura/ Heela Heela/ Rough Guide to Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 6. Rim Banna/ Stranger In The Gulf/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted **7. Interview with Samar Ahmed/ Part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 8. Donia Masoud/ Hen Al Ola/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud 9. Mahmoud El Husseini/ Segara Bonny/ Beirut Hotel/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas 10. Ramy Essam/ Taty Taty/ Rough Guide to Arabic Revolution/ World Music Network 11. Emel Mathlouthi/ Kelmti Horra (My Word Is Free)/ Kelmti Horra/ World Village 12. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2013/02/jan-30-arabology-podcast-ft-interview-w.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]

The 2nd episode of the 4th Season of 'Arabology is dedicated to the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution and includes an exclusive interview with Khaled Sayed, the Egyptian-American Director of the award winning documentary "Egypt: The Story behind the Revolution.' The music on this show is by various Arab artists who provided the soundtrack to the Arab Spring. Notes: Playlist for Arabology/Thur, 24 January 2013 3-5 pm/DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label 1. Essam, Ramy/ Taty Taty/ Elmedan/ Ramy Essam **2. Interview with Khaled Sayed/ Interview part 1/ Arabology/ KZSU 3. Masoud, Donia/ Ale Etgharab/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud 4. Banna, Rim/ The Absent One/ Revelation Of Ecstasy And Rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted **5. Interview with Khaled Sayed/ Interview part 2/ Arabology/ KZSU 6. Said, Mustafa/ YaMasr Hanet w Banet/ Single/ Forward Music 7. Masoud, Donia/ Mesh Eb Aleky/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud 8. Maryam/ Watan El Akk/ Mosh Baghani/ Cd Baby **9. Interview with Khaled Sayed/ Interview part 3/ Arabology/ KZSU 10. Dam/ Street Poetry/ Debke On The Moon/ Nudbok Al Amar/ Dam 11. Mathlouthi, Emel/ Kelmti Horra (My Word Is Free)/ /Kelmti Horra/ World Village 12. Jadal/ El Makina/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 13. Farroukh, Toufic/ Side Story/ Cinema Beirut/ Emja Records 14. El General feat. Mr Shooma/ State of the Nation// The Rough Guide To Arabic Revolution/ World Network '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: arabology.org * Arabology on Facebook: facebook.com/arabology * Arabology on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/author30 * Arabology on Soundcloud: @arabology * Arabology Contact: [email protected]

The 4th Season Premiere episode of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--brings you the latest Arabic tunes from the alternative music scene in the Arab world, along with commentary, in English, about the featured artists and their music. Playlist for Arabology Thur 17 January 2013 3pm - 4:30pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label 1. Rim Banna/ The Absent One/ Revelation of ecstasy and rebellion/ Kirkelig Kulturverksted 2. Oumeima El Khalil/ Ouhibbouka Akthar/ Ya/ Forward Music 3. Darine Hamze/ Ahwak/ Beirut Hotel (Soundtrack)/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas 4. Jadal/ El Makina/ El Makina/ Mahmoud Radaideh 5. Mike Massy/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 6. Omar Kamel/ Words of Love and Light/ SunDance/ Keti Sharif & Omar Kamel 7. Omar Offendum/ Mother's Day/ Syrianamericana/ Cosher Ink, Llc 8. Emel Mathlouthil/ Ma Lkit (Not Found)/ Kelmti Horra/ World Village 9. Tamer Abu Ghazaleh/ Mir'ah/ Mir'ah/ Eka3 10. Jowan Safadi/ Kul El Banat/ Namroud/ Eka3 11. Dalida/ Lebnan/ Chansons D'ailleurs/ Universal UK 12. Aziz Maraka,/ Amman/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby 13. Donia Masoud/ Btnadeny/ Mahatet Masr/ Donia Masoud '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]

The 3rd Season Finale of 'Arabology'--a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Ramzi Salti, Lecturer at Stanford University--COUNTS DOWN the Top 20 Alternative Arabic Artists of 2012 (see Playlist below). This episode is hosted by DJ Ramzi and guest host Mohammed El Jurf and aired on December 6, 2012 on KZSU 90.1 FM (Stanford University) from 3-5:30 PM PLAYLIST: (Artist/ Track/ Album/Label) (countdown numbered from Song #20 to Song #1) 20. Safadi, Jowan/ A3ish Hayati (Live My Life) & Kul El Banat (All the Girls)/ Namroud/ Eka3 19. Massy, Mike/ Ya Zaman/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 18. Jadal/ Bye Bye Azizi/ Single/ Forward Music 17. Natacha Atlas/ Taalet/ Paleo 2012/ Disques Office 16. Banna, Rim & Henrik Koitzsch/ Wait for Me (Intazirini)/ This Was Not My Story/ Un Mundo Mejor 15. Trio Joubran/ Nawwar/ Paleo 2012/ Disques Office 14. Maraka, Aziz/ Possessed/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby 13. Mathlouthi, Emel/ Ma Lkit (Remix)/ Kelmti Horra/ World Village 12. Kassis, Tania/ Chou Ma Sar (Remix Mhanna & Cupélian)/ Oriental Colors/ Magnum Records International 11. Saleh, Tania/ Hsebak/ Radio Beirut/ Galileo Music Communication Gmbh / Ioda 10. Hamdan, Zeid/ La Repetition/ Beirut Hotel (Soundtrack)/ Lfp Les Films Pelléas 9. Ayoub, Elizabeth/ Habibi/ Oceanos Y Lunas/ Four Quarters Entertainment 8. Hamdan, Yasmine/ Beirut/ Yasmine Hamdan/ Kwaidan Records 7. Offendum, Omar/ The Arab Speaks Of Rivers/ Syrianamericana/ Cosher Ink, Llc 6. Dam/ Mali Huriye (I Don't Have Freedom)/ Ihda'/ Redcircle Music 5. Aburedwan, Ramzi/ Tahrir (Liberation)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records 4. Maryam/ Watan El Akk/ Mosh Baghani/ Cd Baby 3. Malhas, Hana (ft Yazan Al Rousan)/ Trooh/ Shapeshift/ Hana Malhas 2. Mashrou' Leila/ Fasateen/ Mashrou' Leila/ B-Root Productions 1. El Khalil, Omeima/ Ouhibbouka Akthar/ Ya/ Forward Music Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2012/12/arabology-season-finale-podcast-counts.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]

The 9th episode of the 3rd Season of Arabology (aired Nov 29, 2012) was hosted by DJ Ramzi who played a variety of Arabic songs while commenting about them in English. Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 29 Nov 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/ Track/ Album/ Label 1. Samsa/ Qalbi Ma Kayelli Khir/ Alem Jdid (New World)/ Skander Guetari 2. Maraka, Aziz/ Amman/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby 3. Aburedwan, Ramzi / Bahar (Sea)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records 4. Laroussi, Djamel/ Kifach Hilti/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music 5. Ajram, Nancy/ Ady El Beida/ Super Nancy/ Emi 6. Mashrou Leila/ Wajih (Themightyrouge Remix)/ unreleased/ Mashrou Leila 7. Kfoury, Wael/ Ma'oole Tishti Fee Abb/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up 8. El Hamdaoui, Jalal/ Sidi H'bibi/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music 9. Faudel/ Bambino/ Bled Memory/ Mercury (France) 10. Abu Ghazaleh, Tamer/ 7ob/ Mir'ah/ Eka3 11. Maryam/ Watan El Akk/ Mosh Baghani/ Cd Baby 12. Watcha Clan/ Osfour/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music 13. Hamdan, Yasmine/ La Mouch/ Yasmine Hamdan/ Kwaidan Records 14. Soultan, Ahmed/ Itim/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music 15. Massy, Mike/ Jazr W Mad/ Ya Zaman/ Falak Productions 16. Hakiim/ Albi Ya Ho/ Dj Nader/ Level Up Records & Tapes 17. Nourhan/ Habibi Ya Ain/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up 18. Hallani, Assi/ Bel 3arabi/ Bel 3arabi/ Roatana 19. Shaker, Fadel/ Ya Ghayeb/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up 20. Samsa/ Alem Jdid (New World) / Alem Jdid (New World)/ Skander Guetari 21. Aburedwan, Ramzi/ Rahil (Exile)/ Reflections Of Palestine/ Riverboat Records Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2012/12/nov-29-podcast-of-arabology-available.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]

This Thanksgiving edition of Arabology (aired Nov 22) was co-hosted by Ramzi, Eric and Ahmad and included beautiful Arabic songs about counting one's blessing and not forgetting others. The show also featured two special songs for Fairuz's 77th birthday, two new songs by Mashrou' Leila, and a special interview with male belly dancer/screenwriter Saleem who wrote the controversial stage play 'Salam Shalom.' Playlist (Artist/Track/Album/Label) 1. Abu Ghazaleh, Tamer/ Khabar 3ajel (Urgent News) Single/ Eka3 2. Beirut Biloma/ Beirut ya Hayati C-Rouge Mix/ Single/ Reverbnation 3. Fairuz/ Nassam (Housed Up Remix)/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up 4. Fairuz/ El Bint El Chalabiya/ Eh, Fi Amal/ Fbe 5. Thanksgiving Chat with Ahmad Qousi Part 1 6. Laroussi, Djamel/ Kifach Hilti/ Arabic Beat/ Putumayo World Music 7. Samsa/ Alem Jdid (New World)/ Alem Jdid/ Skander Guetari 8. El Harrachi, Dahmane/ Assanit Ouefhem/ Jiit Ma Habibi/ Jasmine 9. Thanksgiving Chat with Ahmad Qousi Part 2 10. Maraka, Aziz/ Amman/ Master Copy/ Cd Baby 11. Nasr, May/ Sajar El Bann (by Marcel Khalifeh)/ Reverbnation/ RAM May Nasr 12. Massy, Mike/ Tannoura Maxi/ Tannoura Maxi (Soundtrack)/ Massy 13. Kfoury, Wael/ Ya Dalli Ya Rouhi/ Ya Dalli Ya Rouhi/ Rotana 14. Malhas, Hana (ft Yazan El Rousan) / Trooh/ Shapeshift/ Hana Malhas 15. Thanksgiving Chat with Eric Dobson Part 1 16. Labidi, Mariem/ Ne me quitte pas (Arabic Version)/ Single/ Reverbnation 17. Mashrou' Leila/ Ne me quitte pas (Lebanese version)/ Sawsan/ Disques Office 18. Mashrou' Leila/ Arous/ Single/ Mashrou' Leila 19. Thanksgiving Chat with Eric Dobson Part 2 20. Ajram, Nancy/ Ya Banat/ Super Nancy/ Emi 21. Interview with male bellydancer/ screenwriter "Saleem" 22. Fairuz/ Ana la habibi/ To Assy/ VDL Blog entry at http://author32.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-arabology-podcast-nov-22.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]

The seventh episode of the 3rd Season of 'Arabology' (aired Nov 8, 2012) features a multi-part interview with professional belly dancer Adriana Marrelli who talks about the art of Raqs Sharqi and explains distinctly Middle Eastern concepts of beats & rhythms, musical instruments and the art/history of belly dancing. Playlist for Arabology Thursday, 15 Nov 2012 3pm - 5pm DJ: Ramzi S. Artist/Track/Album/Label Rami Ayash/Ya Msahar Eyny/ Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up Records & Tapes Assi Hallani/ Oddam Eyoonek/Dj Nader - Hizzy Hips In The Mix/ Level Up Records & Tapes Various Artists/Musical Demos and discussion with Adriana M. about the art of Belly Dancing/ Oriental Fantasy Pangia/ Turkish Delight- 9/8 Drum Solo/West Of East Vol. 5/Pangia Vol 5 Ajram, Nancy/ Ya Banat/ Super Nancy/ Emi El Khalil, Omeima/ Daret El Kahweh/Ya/Forward Music Maraka, Aziz/ Bent Ennas (Studio)/Master Copy/Cd Baby Blog entry at https://www.arabology.org/2012/11/nov-15-arabology-podcast-features.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]