TV & MOVIES
Is The New ‘Superman’ Movie About Palestine?
Audiences have pointed out some subtle and not-so-subtle allusions between the Man of Steel film and what’s actually happening in Gaza.
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FEATURES
Diaspora Dance Spaces Provide Healing in Times of Grief. For Some, They Also Raise Questions.
A growing global MENA party scene has become a vital space for some diaspora to find community and solidarity, even as it draws scrutiny over its political role.
(Sub)Culture
Maktaba is the Canadian Oasis for Arab Culture, Community, and Imagination
Sundus Abdul Hadi and Yassin Alsalman, the founders of the independent bookstore in Montreal, seek to preserve literature, music, and community.
MUSIC
The Soft Rebellion of Donia Wael, Egypt’s Indie Sweetheart
The singer-songwriter dishes on her latest EP and creating music with an all-women band.
MUSIC
Benny Adam Turned a Moroccan Folk Staple Into A Viral Sensation. He’s Just Getting Started.
The Moroccan artist talks about his hit song “Mok Ya Mok” and bridging diasporic identity through music.
MUSIC
Yemeni Singer AmenA Emphasizes Humanity In Her Music
The singer-songwriter discusses displacement and the importance of deep human connection in music.
MUSIC
Six Bands Defining Arab Rock Their Own Way
From Saudi Arabia to Jordan, these are the bands at the forefront of Arab rock.
CULTURE
Meet Between East, the Los Angeles-Based Company Bringing Together Creatives From the Middle East and North Africa and its Diaspora
At its annual In Between festival, tastemakers from across creative scenes talked about the thriving representation of the MENA region.
NEWS
More Than a Basketball Story: My Battle Against Hollywood’s Sanitization of Truth—and My Vision for a Global Game
In 2017, I wrote Long Shot: The Triumphs and Struggles of an NBA Freedom Fighter, a book that chronicled my…
MUSIC
KT Tunstall: Two Decades of Sonic Evolution
KT Tunstall has never been one for creative stasis. The Grammy-nominated and Brit Award winning Scottish musician burst onto the…
