The oud virtuoso reflects on his path to the instrument, via a stamp collection and an Egyptian movie star
When Joseph was 10, his dad swapped an iron and $100 for a second-hand oud at Sydney's Glebe markets.
The oud is a traditional middle eastern instrument – the ancestor of the modern guitar.
Joseph had fallen in love with its sound and style when wat ... Show More
Nov 27
A former army psychologist on ketamine therapy, PTSD and her surrogate twins
<p>Louise O'Sullivan spent 10 years with the ADF, including deployments with the Special Forces in Afghanistan which eventually left her with PTSD, but a bigger battle lay ahead, the fight to save her premature twins.</p><p>After leaving the military, Louise wanted to begin a fam ... Show More
49m 18s
Nov 2024
Hajar - Live Is Blind Habibi | Think You Know? #1
Emma sits down with Hajar from Love is Blind Habibi to uncover the real story behind the reality star, from her early life and family in Morocco to moving to Dubai as a teenager. Hajar opens up about her life as a modern Arab woman, sharing her culture, some Love is Blind Habibi ... Show More
31m 9s
Oct 23
Johnny Depp Shines in Riyadh, Carole Samaha & Omar Khairat Light Up the Pyramids, and Stephanie Atallah & Maram Ali Bring the Fun Behind the Scenes of Salma
From Hollywood to the heart of Cairo — Johnny Depp takes center stage at Saudi Film Confex, Carole Samaha and Omar Khairat dazzle under the Pyramids for Grammy House Egypt, and Salma stars Stephanie Atallah and Maram Ali share a playful behind-the-scenes moment!
4m 41s
Sep 2023
Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future: A Conversation with Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori
On this week's episode, we chat with Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, founder of the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) in Dubai. We unpack the importance of preserving the Arab narrative through art, history, enlightenment, and meticulous documentation. The museum aims to promote ... Show More
23m 19s
Nov 4
Horror hits UAE screens, Egypt celebrates history worldwide, and Angham owns Paris.
The UAE steps into the horror spotlight with Houbah, the first Emirati-made psychological thriller shaking cinema screens. Meanwhile, Egypt’s big cultural celebration goes global with stars marking the Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration from the U.S.—and Angham turns Paris into a ... Show More
4m 4s
Sep 2022
Oud With Two-time Grammy-nominated Iraqi Virtuoso | Rahim AlHaj
<p>Rahim performed 3 pieces from his work and spoke about his work as a composer and musician.</p><p>Rahim AlHaj has performed all over the world, on tour with Munir Bashir, his teacher, as well as solo and with his string quartet project, including numerous concerts in Lebanon, ... Show More
57m 25s