Egypt is set to honour one of its most legendary cultural figures, Umm Kulthum, by declaring 2025 the "Year of Umm Kulthum." ...

Thouria Moullablad’s family frowned when she first told them she planned to make a living as a cheikha, but now she is ...

Israel on Saturday is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ...

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The life of Iraq’s most influential poet, Badr Al Sayyab, will be portrayed by seven Arab artists in London, showcasing his ...

Dr. Ramzi Salti commemorates 50 years since the passing of Umm Kulthum and celebrates her indomitable spirit and ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama about a new poetry anthology he edited called "44 Poems on ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama about a new poetry anthology he edited called "44 Poems on Being with Each Other" and his own collection called "Kitchen Hymns." ...

An artist and poet who traversed multiple cultures, Adnan’s creations are alive with both multiplicity and instability.

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March 21st is World Poetry Day, a day to celebrate the beauty and power of words. This special occasion shines a spotlight on ...

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