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Suzanne Husseini is well known for her contributions to BBC Good Food and was host of one of the most popular Arabic cooking shows in the Middle East. Her book 'Modern Flavours of Arabia' is a collection of traditional Arab dishes with a modern take and has just been published. In our interview she introduces us into the peculiarities, history and traditions of the Arab food culture, tells us why cooking is not about the fancy-shmancy utensils, explains why Tabouleh waits for no one and shares how to make most out of the leftovers in your fridge.

Tamara is from Palestine, Jerusalem and studies material engineering at Al Quds University. When she and some student colleagues of her came to visit SOAS with the Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association (CAFDA) she told us about her daily life back home and how she experienced London in comparison.

Interviews: Cas Germain

This short documentary emerged from interviews made with a group of Palestinian students that visited London in November 2011. At a talk at SOAS they shared their experiences of pursuing higher education under occupation. Due to a daily routine that includes passing a network of checkpoints, they face several obstacles from attending their studies.Nonetheless they are very adamant to maintain education which they see as key for a better future.

Script/Interviews/Presenter: Stefanie Groth

Tracklist

1)      Watcha Clan – Les Hommes Libres

Do you want to go tho Germany this summer? Dr Alena Rettova, world reknowned thinker and Swahili lecturer speaks, about how she became 'Swahiliised' and how you can get to Germany for the Swahili Colloquium.

DJ Madera Verde interviews internationally acclaimed Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam for his "Stop Making Sense" podcast on SOAS Radio. They discuss their new album, Folila, which is coming out on April 2nd 2012, their love of Malian tea, and the changes to the Malian music scene which have been taking place over the last few years. 

(Presenter: DJ Madera Verde, Producer: Charlotte Morgan)

For version of this interview in French, please click the French flag below.

Recitor Lul Seyoum, originally from Eritrea, highlights the importance of upholding and practising the Human Rights. Interview by Charlotte Alyssa Morgan.

Election special! Listen to the co-presidential candidates summarize their campaigns, with 'expert analysis' from bwana Rob and Dada DK

Joh Makini - Muda
Walanguzi - Mziki wa Kulevya
X Plastaz - Aha!
Bonta - Nauza Kura Yangu

Listen up to the interviews with the following candidates for the position of Sports and Societies:

- Keiko Ono
- Chuck Madekwe

Each candidate had 45 seconds to answer every question.

Voting is Monday 5th - Thursday 8th March in main stairwell of Russell Square campus.

Listen up to the interviews with the following candidates for the position of Welfare and Education:

- Alex Fulton
- Aaron Dias
- Sian McGee
- Riya Al'Sanah
- Ben Lattimore

Each candidate had 45 seconds to answer every question.

Voting is Monday 5th - Thursday 8th in main stairwell of Russell Square campus.

Listen up to the interviews with the following candidates for the position of Finance and Communications:

- Zoe Des Clayes
- Bernard Goyder
- Kashif Iqbal
- Harrison Coyte

Each candidate had 45 seconds to answer every question.

Voting is Monday 5th - Thursday 8th in main stairwell of Russell Square campus.

Saturday Club - Music Shows

Team 2: Boisterous Singer Facts

Presented and produced by Kayla and Morsale

Saturday Club - Music Shows

Team 1: Battle of the Bands: Britain vs America

Presented and produced by Lucy and Keira

Anniversary ― an act of memory is a performance series in 60 acts focusing on the importance and relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and features solo, collective and multilingual recitations from memory of the entire UDHR
Here, we listen to Ali Albdolrezaei, reciting Article 21 of the Human Righs Declaration in Persian.

Recitor Pat Boadu-Darko, originally from Ghana, translates Human Rights Articles in her own language, Twi, to raise awareness on how to treat people properly. In an interview she shares her amazement on how people know little about the Human Rights articles, despite their significance. Interview by Charlotte Alyssa Morgan

Anniversary ― an act of memory is a performance series in 60 acts focusing on the importance and relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and features solo, collective and multilingual recitations from memory of the entire UDHR
Here, we listen to Pat Boadu- Darko, reciting Article 1 of the Human Righs Declaration inTwi, a Ghanaian Language.

Linje Manyozo is Lecturer in Media, Communication and Development at the London School of Economics and established the first undergraduate degree programme in Media for Development in Africa. In this interview he speaks about the role radio plays in political engagement in Africa and how it may support democratic processes. Interview by Stefanie Heerwig

Dr Chege Githiora is the Chairman of the Centre of African Studies at SOAS and Lecturer in Swahili. In this interview he talks about the prominent role of radio in preserving and presenting the rich cultural heritage of Africa and how it helps to preserve languages. Interview by Stefanie Heerwig

Welcome to LifeLines, SOAS Radio's new show on the interesting lives and experiences of our very own SOAS students. In this exciting programme, you will discover the fascinating triggers which encouraged students to come to SOAS, and learn about their plans for the future after their degree.

In today's episode, Stefanie Heerwig brings you an interview with Liz, who worked as a salesperson in countries all over the world, such as Nigeria and Yemen, before deciding to come to SOAS and study Politics as a mature student. Here is Liz's story...