Hadj Ahmed Bey Ben Mohammed Chérif, better known as Ahmed Bey, was the last Bey of Constantine and the last Ottoman representative …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & Heritage
When Algiers danced to the Panaf Rhythm
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrThe Algiers Pan-African Festival, also known as Panaf, embodies the country’s Pan-African policy by mobilizing culture to support black and African revolutionary …
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Raven Books lands Samira Sedira’s English language debut Published January 15, 2021 by Ruth Comerford Raven Books is to publish People …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & HeritageThe Algerian Sahara
Ahaleil : The eternal Gourara Anthem Festival
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrTimimoun – Fifteen local heritage troupes, including two ensembles for youths (under 14 years old), are participating in the 14th edition of …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & HeritageThe Algerian Sahara
Traditional tattooing in Algeria: myths and reality
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrTraditional tattooing in Algeria is an endangered pre-Islamic practice that can be found in particular among women from the generations preceding the …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & HeritageThe Algerian Sahara
La Fantasia: the art of war parade
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrThe “Powder Game” (Laâb Al Baroud) or Fantasia refers to a set of traditional equestrian shows in the Maghreb. Inspired by antique …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & Heritage
U.S. Embassy Launches Project to Restore Medracen Mausoleum
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrThe United States Embassy in Algeria has launched a $175,000 project to restore the Medracen Mausoleum in Batna as part of a …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & Heritage
Artist Profiles: Anouar Kaddour Cherif
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrAnouar Kaddour Cherif was born in Sétif in Algeria. He is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and band leader rooted in the classical music …
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Art & CultureHistory & Heritage
Tribute to Rachid Taha in Egypt – Rachid Taha’s Song ‘Ya Rayah’: A Voice for Immigrants
by GMby GMTribute to Rachid Taha in Egypt Rachid Taha’s Song ‘Ya Rayah’: A Voice for Immigrants Mirna Abdulaal Immigrants do not just travel …
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Algerian AlgeriaArt & CultureHistory & Heritage
The true story behind Algeria Oscar entry ‘Heliopolis’: “The reality was much more violent”
by Hope Jzrby Hope JzrIn an interview with Screen for our FYC Screening Series, Djaâfar Gacem, the Algerian director of Helipolis, talks how he negotiated the …