On top of the high mountains of Haifa, by the Mediterranean see there lies a vibrant scene of Palestinian music, from... See details
Tue, 2021-02-02 19:52
On top of the high mountains of Haifa, by the Mediterranean see there lies a vibrant scene of Palestinian music, from which singer songwriter Rasha Nahas emerged. With her guitar and poetic voice, Rasha’s music talks about the personal, political, space, movement and emotions.
On the eve...NB: This episode was recorded during the Covied-19 lockdown and aired on radio el huma #راديو_الحومة
As... See details
Sat, 2020-04-18 21:00
NB: This episode was recorded during the Covied-19 lockdown and aired on radio el huma #راديو_الحومة
As we withdraw into our private spaces during this pandemic, we ponder the current state and the unknown. To exist becomes an act of resistance of the daily, of the norm and form both...Out of the drawer of history, we summoned out an interview that DanDana co-hosts Christina Hazboun and Yamen Mekdad... See details
Thu, 2020-02-06 13:42
Out of the drawer of history, we summoned out an interview that DanDana co-hosts Christina Hazboun and Yamen Mekdad conducted in December 2018 with the prolific producer Ammar 808 before is performance at Café Oto.
We spoke to Sofyann Ben Youssef about his work, production, electro-percussion...Early July DanDana team Christina Hazboun, Emily Sarsam and Yamen Makdad met in Athens to celebrate fellow co-host... See details
Mon, 2019-11-04 13:21
Early July DanDana team Christina Hazboun, Emily Sarsam and Yamen Makdad met in Athens to celebrate fellow co-host Yamen’s epic wedding. In this unique episode our musical journey follows the music of a refugee collective blending music and dignity: the project of Musikarama. A collaborative and...DanDana hosts Christina Hazboun and Yamen Mekdad chat with music historian Hazem Jamjoum. Travelling back in history to... See details
Mon, 2019-08-26 17:00
DanDana hosts Christina Hazboun and Yamen Mekdad chat with music historian Hazem Jamjoum. Travelling back in history to Egypt in 1918 we explore the life and music of Sheikh Imam Issa, one of the most prominent revolutionary artists of the twentieth century Arab world. We discuss the political...In this special episode, DanDana team goes wandering. Co-host Christina Hazboun gets lost in New York, while co-host... See details
Thu, 2019-05-16 21:50
In this special episode, DanDana team goes wandering. Co-host Christina Hazboun gets lost in New York, while co-host Yamen Makdad ventures into Istanbul to find long lost sister and co-host Emily Sarsam with whom they embark on a treasure hunt for musical gems in one of Istanbul's eclectic vinyl...
Dandana team's quick review of the last 70 years of Arabic Jazz across the region where we take our listeners... See details
Mon, 2019-03-11 13:36
Dandana team's quick review of the last 70 years of Arabic Jazz across the region where we take our listeners on another magic journey. Featuring Lebanese Ziad Rahbani and Tunisian Anouar Braham (do not miss his Barbican performance in March), alongside a special intimate interview with...In our first episode we share a glimpse into the diverse musical landscape of Tunisia. From bass heavy hip hop beats to... See details
Wed, 2018-06-27 11:42
In our first episode we share a glimpse into the diverse musical landscape of Tunisia. From bass heavy hip hop beats to hypnotic rhythms with roots in Sub saharan Africa, the small country at the tip of North Africa is known for being a cultural melting pot linking Asia, Africa and Europe.
Tune...The pilot episode of Champions League ! A music show following diasporic perspectives on global dance... See details
Wed, 2018-03-28 18:56
The pilot episode of Champions League ! A music show following diasporic perspectives on global dance music
Tracklist
Afro Trap Part 3 (Champions League) - MHD
Bankrupt - Cuban Doll
Bim Bim - Evil Grimace
Shape of You Nola Bounce Remix - Shawna x Ed Sheeran
Leih Beydary Keda -...Distinctive and evocative singer-songwriter Reem Kelani on this A World In London!
Much to our joy, Reem Kelani has... See details
Fri, 2016-05-27 13:49
Distinctive and evocative singer-songwriter Reem Kelani on this A World In London!
Much to our joy, Reem Kelani has just released her first new album after ten years. Live At The Tabernacle is the superb successor to her 2006 debut, Sprinting Gazelle, recorded at the prime Notting Hill venue in...For World Radio Day 2014, Gerry Jackson, the founder of SWRadio Africa speaks about her work in the field of radio and... See details
Thu, 2014-02-13 17:59
For World Radio Day 2014, Gerry Jackson, the founder of SWRadio Africa speaks about her work in the field of radio and the challenges the profession has presented. Originally from Zimbabwe, Jackson faced extreme opposition from Mugabe after opening the first independent radio station in the...For World Radio Day 2013, Mohammed Tahboub summarises the history of the changes and development that radio went... See details
Sat, 2013-02-09 21:07
For World Radio Day 2013, Mohammed Tahboub summarises the history of the changes and development that radio went through in the Arab world, from political prominence to to cultural prominence.In Arabic: Worldwide an estimated 6000 languages are spoken. About 60% to 80% of these languages are endangered,... See details
Mon, 2012-02-20 12:29
In Arabic: Worldwide an estimated 6000 languages are spoken. About 60% to 80% of these languages are endangered, meaning that they might not be spoken in 100 years. Ensuring the preservation of languages can improve the quality of education, maintain cultural diversity and support nation and...Zhongdong Wave is a show talking about Middle-East culture, and presented in Mandarin Chinese and English.
The first... See details
Thu, 2011-05-05 18:28
Zhongdong Wave is a show talking about Middle-East culture, and presented in Mandarin Chinese and English.
The first episode introduces Yemen, a mysterious Arabic country. In this episode we cover from Yemeni traditional food, coffee, qat, architecture,to religion and tales.
Khyam Allami looks at Classical Arabic music, and key figures at the heart of Arabic music since the mid-20th... See details
Fri, 2010-09-17 00:07
Khyam Allami looks at Classical Arabic music, and key figures at the heart of Arabic music since the mid-20th century.
1.Artist: Simon Shahin (Simon Shaheen)
Title: Taqsim on Violin
Album: Turath
2.Artist: Fairuz (Fairouz)
Title: Sa?alunin Nas
Composed by: Ziad al-Ra?bani
Lyrics by:...