Tagged: palestine

Eid 2011: all Doc Jazz songs downloadable for free!

Eid 2011: all Doc Jazz songs downloadable for free!

Good news for those who love Palestine, and music! For the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2011, ALL Doc Jazz songs will be made available for FREE DOWNLOAD !   At the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, it is customary to exchange presents. In line with this tradition, Doc Jazz is giving away all of his songs. Download any song...

Occupation and the Need for Resistance

by Tariq Shadid This article was originally published at the Palestine Chronicle (2002), and is also present in the 358-page book ‘Understanding Palestine’ that contains many essays by this writer. It is available through Amazon. Click on the image to view/purchase.   Many admirable volunteers from countries all over the world have felt the urge to follow the voice of...

Preserving Palestinian tradition: the shibbabeh

Preserving Palestinian tradition: the shibbabeh

Even if you are of Palestinian origin yourself, or perhaps even a Palestinian living in Palestine – if you are of a somewhat younger age you may not even have heard of this instrument that is commonly known in Palestine as the ‘shibbabeh’. I am not an expert on Palestinian culture and traditions, nor do I pretend to be. All...

Boats, Boycotts and Backdoor Politics

Boats, Boycotts and Backdoor Politics

By Tariq Shadid Like it or not, we are living in messy times, and the Middle East, bridge between three continents, is the region where many of the historical events of this troubled era are unfolding. The present chaotic situation also has a considerable impact upon the Palestinian struggle for liberation and independence, making it nearly impossible to view this...