Jordanian Artist Sadouf Salem: Painting Exhibition in Amman through July 7

Renowned Jordanian artist Sadouf Salem is holding an exhibition featuring 101 of her paintings at Zara Center/Wadi Saqra in Amman, Jordan through July 7, 2013.

Here are a couple of pictures showing Sadouf's art which is as diverse as it is poignant. For more info see https://www.facebook.com/groups/158661640821693

Art Gallery of Sadouf Salem Original Paintings.  For any queries please contact sadouf_salem@yahoo.com or mobile: +962 79 5605008

Monet and Picasso:  Piece by Sadouf Salem

Um Kulthum Portrait by Sadouf

The 40th Day: Film Based on Short Story by Dr. Ramzi Salti

The 40th Day:  Short film based on short story by R. Salti

'The 40th Day' is a short film (5 min) that is loosely based on one of my short stories titled titled 'Vivian and Her Son' which was originally published in my book The Native Informant and Other Stories.

The film/story is about a Middle Eastern mother who is forced to deal with the death of her son by coming to terms with their relationship and by reflecting on the things she might have done differently.

I applaud the director/producers/writers etc for their ability to broach so many social issues that often remain undiscussed in many Arab-American and/or Middle Eastern communities, even in the diaspora. Also kudos to the actors--especially main actress Nina Nayebi for her amazing portrayal of the mother in the film.

• For more info about the film (IMDB) click HERE
• To read 'Vivian and Her Son' (by Ramzi Salti) upon which this film was based, click HERE
• For film screenings and more see Asiansonfilm.com or click HERE.

Here are some screenshots from the film followed by the full credits:

Nina Nayebi in 'The 40th Day'

Screenshot from 'The 40th Day' courtesy of Eric Chenjie Pan

Screenshot from 'The 40th Day' courtesy of Eric Chenjie Pan

The 40th Day: Film Credits

Directed by Shasha LI

Writing credits(in alphabetical order)
Scott Eriksson writer
Ramzi Salti story

Cast
 Hassan Mahmoud ... Edris
 Nina Nayebi ... Samira
 Andrew Chen ... Mike
 Moe Alafrangy ... Omar
 Fariba Skobin ... Sahara

Eric Chenjie Pan ... Amir

Lida Ranjbaran ... Mira

Hilary Montez ... Funeral Guest

Cristina Antuna ... Funeral Guest

Produced by:  Eric Chenjie Pan
Cinematography by Eric Chenjie Pan
Film Editing by Eric Chenjie Pan
Production Design by Eric Chenjie Pan
Art Direction by Eric Chenjie Pan
Set Decoration by Eric Chenjie Pan

Makeup Department
Hilary Montez .... hair stylist
Hilary Montez .... makeup artist

Sound Department
Kristy Hine .... boom operator
Eric Chenjie Pan .... sound editor

Stunts
Michael 'Pugita' Kobayashi .... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Rosie Levy .... assistant camera
Eric Chenjie Pan .... gaffer

Other crew
Kristy Hine .... production assistant
Rosie Levy .... production assistant
Mei Na .... production assistant

Egyptian Version of 'Les Miserables' Musical in Arabic

 Egyptian version of Les Miserables by Fabrika music ensemble

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB2ddWQlrJ8

This moving performance from the Arabic version of the famous musical Les Misérables was recently broadcast during Egyptian TV talk show host Bassem Youssef 's 'Al Bernameg'. It was performed by the Egyptian ensemble Fabrika فبريكا

The event was especially poignant because there was a demo outside the studio in support of the fine arts including ballet which Morsi's government is threatening to ban. 

Watch the performance below with Arabic captions which you can follow:

Season Finale of Arabology (aired June 13) Available

The 4-hour season finale of DJ Ramzi's Arabology aired on Thurs June 13, 2013 and featured music by some of the Arab world's best alternative musicians/artists, along with commentary (in English) by DJ Ramzi.  Part 4 includes interview with Director Rami Musa Alayan (who discussed his film Private Sun) as well as with the film's soundtrack composer Frank Gelat.

Download at http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/69116

PART ONE ft music by Joussour, Michel Sajrawy, Mike Massy, Tania Saleh, Egyptian Projet, Rim Banna, Dal'ouna, Ramzi Aburadwan, Omar Offendum, La Tlateh, Hiba, DAM, Macel Khalife (ft Mahmoud Darwish)

PART TWO ft Pangia, Mashrou' Leila, Donia Masoud, Maryam (ft Zeid Hamdan), Rasha, JadaL, Toot Ard, Aziz Maraka, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh.

PART THREE ft Emel Mathlouthi, Eliyahu Sills, Yassir Chadly, Joubran Trio, Elizabeth Ayoub, Charbel Rouhana, Rahim Alhaj, May Matar, Oumeima El Khalil, Yasmine Hamdan, Cheba Djenet.

PART FOUR ft El Rass (w/ Al Sayyed Darwish, Ramy Essam , Kamel Badarneh, Ancient Future, Toufic Farroukh, Fairuz, May Nasr and an interview with Director Rami Alyan and composer Frank Gelat.

DOWNLOAD (click on arrow to play or right-click to save): Description: Download Full Podcast in 4 Parts below Length (hh:mm:ss): 03:39:41 Language: English Date Recorded: 2013-06-13 Location Recorded:  KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM #  Label  Length  File Info 1  Part 1 of 4  00:53:42  160Kbps mp3 (63MB) Stereo 2  Part 2 of 4  00:55:24  160Kbps mp3 (65MB) Stereo 3  Part 3 of 4  00:59:41  160Kbps mp3 (70MB) Stereo 4  Part 4 of 4  00:50:54  160Kbps mp3 (59MB) Stereo             Or Download at http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/69116

   

Opportunities at 'Think Unlimited' (Jordan)

For more info: http://www.thinkunlimited.org/

Are you committed to helping improve education in Jordan? Do you want to provide a transformative learning experience for young people? Did the events of the Arab Awakening inspire you to take action? If so, then Think Unlimited has just the opportunity for you!

Think Unlimited is looking to hire eight (8) outstanding youth of Arab descent to work in pairs as Mindset Mentors and help us launch our newest education program, Mindset Matters, for Jordanian university students. Mindset Mentors will facilitate and lead a semester-long course on mindset and motivation, build strong, meaningful relationships with program participants, and give us important feedback on on the curriculum.

We are looking for applicants of Arab heritage, who are fluent in both Arabic and English, and who can commit to living and working in Jordan from September to December 2013. For more information, a full description of the position, and application materials, please see the links below.

Overseas Applicants: If you are currently a resident of or a student in either the US/Canada, please download the application here and email it toinfo@thinkunlimited.org. The deadline for Overseas Applicants is May 31st, 2013.

Local Applicants: If you are currently a resident of or a student in Jordan, please download the application here and email it to info@thinkunlimited.org. The deadline for Local Applicants is June 15th, 2013.

For more info: http://www.thinkunlimited.org/