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Mashrou Leila
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Mashrou’ Leila (مشروع ليلى): A Lebanese indie rock band formed in 2008 at the American University of Beirut. Known for their satirical lyrics and themes addressing social issues, the band gained international acclaim but faced significant controversy and harassment in the Middle East.
How do you say LGBTQ in Arabic?
Arabic dictionaries are often outdated. A database by the United Nations can help translate new political, economic or social terms. Here is how to use it.
20 questions for: Betül Aslan (#30)
I have always come across excellent Arabic speakers in Turkey. Betül Aslan is one of them. "The reason for learning a language is the most critical point that affects the learning process", says Betül in interview #30 of the 9273 roots series.
How to access Arabic lyrics on Spotify
Spotify (also the free version) can show the lyrics of the song you are playing in real time. This works surprisingly well for Arabic songs too. Here is how you can turn Spotify into a great study tool for Arabic!
