Al Burda Podcast

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Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra, is a series of long-form conversations with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions, and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

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Seif El Rashidi | Al Burda Podcast

Mar 02 2022 34 mins  
In this episode, we talked to architectural historian and director of The Barakat Trust Seif El Rashidi about heritage projects, community engagement, and cultural preservation in the Islamic world.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Muse

DIDI Dean Hani Asfour | Al Burda Podcast

Feb 22 2022 32 mins  
In this episode, we talked to Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation Hani Asfour about how design plays a key role in portraying culture of the Islamic world.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art"About Al Burda Podca

SMA Director Manal Ataya | Al Burda Podcast

Feb 08 2022 39 mins  
In this episode, we talked to the Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority H.E. Manal Ataya about the role of museums in Sharjah in promoting culture of the Islamic world.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art"About Al Bur

Performer Rashed al Nuaimi | Al Burda Podcast

Jan 25 2022 33 mins  
In this episode, we talked to the Emirati performer and actor Rashed Al Nuaimi about the role of theatre in promoting the culture of the Islamic world.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art"About Al Burda Podcast:Al Burda Podca

Sufi Dancer Rana Gorgani | Al Burda Podcast

Jan 02 2022 24 mins  
Sufi dance master Rana Gorgani joined the #AlBurdaPodcast to talk about symbolism in dance and Sufi dancing as a form of expression.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art"About Al Burda Podcast:Al Burda Podcast, powered by afik

CEO of Emirates Literature Foundation Isobel Abulhoul | Al Burda Podcast

Dec 21 2021 54 mins  
In this episode, Isobel Abulhoul discussed the role of the Emirates Literature Foundation in maintaining literature’s status as a cornerstone of culture and in promoting literature in the region.Isobel Abulhoul OBE, is the CEO and Trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation. Isobel Abulhoul came to Dubai in 1968 and co-founded Magrudy’s, a bookshop chain, in 1975. In 2008, sh

Professor Kishwar Rizvi | Al Burda Podcast

Dec 20 2021 32 mins  
Yale Professor Kishwar Rizvi discussed the the architectural elements of the "transnational mosque" as well as the role of the cultural institutions in impacting society through Islamic art.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Ar

Anghami Co-founder Eddy Maroun | Al Burda Podcast

Dec 16 2021 41 mins  
In this episode, Eddy Maroun discussed the role of the Anghami in promoting music of the Islamic world and his work and perspective given his role at Anghami, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Me

Composer and Singer Faraj Abyad | Al Burda Podcast

Dec 15 2021 57 mins  
In this episode, Faraj Abyad talked about poetry and classical Arabic and played selected songs, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra.Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts & The Metropolitan Museum of Art"About Al Burda Podcast:Al Burda Podca

HE Minister Noura Al Kaabi | Al Burda Podcast

Dec 13 2021 35 mins  
In this episode, H.E. Noura Al Kaabi discussed the role of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth in promoting Islamic arts and culture in the UAE, among youth. She also talked about the origin, evolution, and genesis of Al Burda. The episode focused on the diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture from different lenses and what can be expected at the festival this year.Created & H