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Balancing architecture, shifting geography, and over a decade of music-making, Lebanese band Adonis reflects on their complex relationship with Beirut's persistent instability. Anthony and Joey discuss their lyric-first songwriting approach and the vulnerability their tracks evok ...  Show more

Breaking conventional boxes is at the core of Palestinian musician, composer, and singer-songwriter Huda Asfour’s artistic identity. This conversation delves into her rich heritage and a multifaceted career that spans from biomedical engineering to intimate live performances with ...  Show more

Howayda Al-Harithy talked about her current research which conceptualizes urban recovery in relation to processes of historical editing, urban trauma, and protracted displacement.Howayda Al-Harithy is Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the Department of Architecture an ...  Show more

In this Conversation, we talked to Lamia Joreige about her career in art and film and how she portrays history through narration. Lamia, rooted in her country’s experience, explores the possibilities of representing the Lebanese wars and their aftermath.Created & Hosted by Mikey ...  Show more

In this episode of the afikra podcast, we tackle the alternative histories of Beirut, planning cities that put communities first, and rethinking public spaces. Mona Fawaz — co-founder of Beirut Urban Lab and professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the American University of ...