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Qantara dossier: Arabic literature

Our dossier features the latest news from the Arabic literature scene and profiles of famous authors from the Maghreb to the Mashriq
Lebanon

Arabic Rock Music of International Caliber

Rock music in Lebanon reached a low point in 1997 after the suicide of one of its fans. One of the most promising young bands then broke up. It is now celebrating a brilliant fresh start under the name Blend. By Christina Förch
Tunisian Rapper Balti

"I Was No Good in School"

Not only in Morocco and Algeria, but in Tunisia as well, a young music scene has established itself that draws on global forms of expression such as Hip-Hop and Rap. Tunisia's most successful rapper is 30-year-old Balti.
Palestinian Hip-Hop

"Put down the Stone, Pick up the Mic"

After he was shot at by an Israeli soldier, the young Palestinian Muhammad al-Fara decided words were a better way of opposing the occupation than stones. But people in the Gaza Strip have a hard time accepting this musical form of resistance. By Peter Schäfer
Blumentopf Tours the Middle East

German Hip Hop Culture in the Holy Land

Sponsored by the Goethe Institute, the German rap group Blumentopf has embarked on a five-country tour designed to promote interest in German language and culture in the Middle East. Adam Allington reports
DAM – Palestinian Hip Hop

"We Are the Sugar Hill Gang of Palestine!"

As the pioneers of a young music scene, DAM are the first Palestinian hip hoppers to gain international recognition. Their rap challenges extremism and violence. Stefan Franzen spoke with Tamer Nafar, the founder of the trio from Lod near Tel Aviv
Hiphop in Nigeria

"We Want Solution, Mr. President!"

Though the rest of the world has yet to hear about it, hip-hop is currently booming in the Nigerian capital, Lagos – and the rappers are angry about the state of things under President Obasanjo. By Annett Busch
Berlin Rapper Sahira

Hip-Hop with a Headscarf

Sahira is currently one of Berlin's most successful hip-hop artists. She raps about Islam, the Koran and life in Germany as a Muslim who wears a headscarf. Aygül Cizmecioglu reports
Islamic Music between Pop Songs and Hip-Hop

If George W. Bush Were Muslim

Music with religious content is on the rise – also among young Muslims in Europe. Martina Sabra asks what "Islamic" music is and what role it plays for Muslim youth in Europe
Arabic in Latin Script

Lost in Arabic

Arabic was never easy. But if the language spoken by some 240 million people with its convoluted verb forms and guttural phonology suddenly starts appearing in Latin script, then things get really complicated. And at the same time very straightforward. Details from Mona Sarkis