Category Archives: music

Muslim punk music: A 9/11 story

Posted on September 11, 2009 by

Around the world, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is always pause for reflection – a chance to commemorate the innocent people who lost their lives eight years ago, a chance to reassess the impact of the most cataclysmic event … Continue reading →

Posted in music | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Seinfeld and the changing face of Judaism

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

It goes something like this: “You’re Jewish?” The disbelief – accompanied by furrowed eyebrows – is often aimed at darker-skinned Jews with roots in Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Morocco, Senegal or another country that’s geographically disconnected from Europe. The impression that … Continue reading →

Posted in music, religion, world | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment