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The afikra Podcast
The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning, and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work.
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This Is Not a Watermelon
A celebration and documentation of Palestinian history and culture. We interview experts from various disciplines to help us better understand the facts about Palestine – the land and the people.
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Quartertones
Hosting current Arab musicians from different geographies and genres. Discover some of the most interesting work across the region, and understand the music that these experts perform or study.
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Kawalis
Diving into the performing arts from the Arab world's best stages to the small and big screens, zooming in on the work of some of the most noteworthy artists and productions.
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Ehkili
This podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region.
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Matbakh
All about the appreciation of food and drink of the Arab world. Chefs, restaurateurs, food historians, critics and writers share their takes on the best of what the Arab kitchen has to offer – past and present.
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The Art Library Podcast
Deep dives into the lives and practices of Arab visual artists — their inspirations, their craft, and the work that defines a generation of contemporary Arab art.
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NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center
afikra and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi in conversation with visionary creators — showcasing the rich tapestry of music, theater, drama and poetry from the region.
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Beginnings
Celebrating 11 years of fostering global curiosity and understanding about the Arab world, afikra has published its first book “Daftar: Beginnings“ with Kaph Books. It is the inaugural print edition of daftar, which began as a journal and developed into a quarterly online platform featuring essays and interviews on the region's histories and cultures.
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