Since my tutorial about how to make and play the shibbabeh (Palestinian flute) has proved to be quite popular, I have decided to give you all an update, which presents you with two alternative sizes of this traditional flute. But first let me tell you how this all came about. As some of you know, I recently performed at the...
By Imane M. – On the 24th of November of 2012, the city of Lyon made some noise in the name of justice. 15,000 protesters gathered at Bellecour Square at 2PM for a march organized by the umbrella organization “Collectif 69 de soutien au peuple Palestinien” (‘Collective 69 for support of the Palestinian people’), which united dozens of humanitarian and...
If you have ever tried to buy Palestine-related items online, undoubtedly you have come across the well-known online retailer Palestine Online Store. In fact, it is the biggest and longest-standing of its kind, and the brain-child of Palestinian activist Haithem El-Zabri. From a trading point of view, the website can be summed up as “Your One-Stop Palestine Shop”, or as...
On October 13th, I had the pleasure and honor to be the musical guest at the annual Healing Hands Gala of PCRF (Palestine Children’s Relief Fund). This unique experience will definitely remain in my memory: it was unforgettable. The gala, which was held at the Anaheim Hilton, was attended by close to 400 guests, with an overwhelming majority of Palestinians...
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