Day: <span>April 24, 2024</span>

Egypt’s Unique Sound: The Political Economy of Mahraganat Dance Music

Egypt’s Unique Sound: The Political Economy of Mahraganat Dance Music This episode touches on the origins of Egyptian mahraganat music, a popular electro-street music, as well as discusses song production, media technologies, political dimensions, and distribution, both local and transnational. This episode will also look at the importance of Egyptian ashwaiyyat, or informal neighborhoods, as […]Read More

Tunisia Series: Episode 2 – “Tunisia on the Global Stage”

Episode 2: Tunisia on the Global Stage    This episode shifts focus to the impact of President Saied’s governance on Tunisia’s internal and external political relationships. It explores international perspectives on Tunisia, its relationships with regional neighbors, and the country’s standing on the global stage. The episode also briefly touches on the future of Tunisia’s […]Read More