If the Libyan rebels get a theme song, it must be Ice Cube’s classic joint.
Bahrain: An island kingdom in the Arabian Gulf where the Shia Muslim majority are ruled by a family from the Sunni minority. Where people fighting for democratic rights broke the barriers of fear, only to find themselves alone and crushed.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, seemed pretty fed-up with the Muslim-baiting opposition to one of his judicial appointments, Sohail Mohammed, to the state’s superior court.
The above is a video taken on July 31st. The video shows, at first from a distance, a sort of commotion taking place across the street. As it continues and as the person with the cameraphone approaches, it becomes clear that around 3-4 French police officers are fighting with a woman wearing the niqab, a [...]
The long-awaited trial of Hosni Mubarak has started in Cairo, with the former Egyptian president appearing in court with his sons Alaa and Gamal, and hated former Interior Minister, Habib al-Adly.
The Syrian regime’s use of brutality against its people has not stopped protests, nor will it.
A Lebanese singer has been arrested for a song critical of the President and the country’s ruling elite. Contact your local Lebanese embassy and demand his freedom.
Bandari music is from Southern Iran and probably one of the best genres you can dance to – hands down. And this is coming from someone from the land of Bhangra. This particular song is different than usual bandari, but equally awesome. Watch out for the guy in the mustache. So dreamy.
We blew your minds with our Qawwali meets Flamenco post not too long ago. And here’s another Flamenco fusion to keep your intercultural desires satiated. This clip is from the 2000 movie Vengo. [tarboush tip: mahmud]
A video posted on July 1st from the organizers of the US Boat to Gaza. And yes, the Inception soundtrack is the new Matrix soundtrack – it makes everything sound better. [tarboush tip: aharon]