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Arab American Heritage Month

April 25, 2023
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Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in April to recognize the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States and celebrate their rich cultural heritage. The Arab American community is diverse, with roots tracing back to regions in North Africa and Western Asia.

Featured in this episode:

Hypnotic Rhythms – Ian Paul Cheneour and Glenn Michael Sharp
Call of the Sphinx – Alexander Maloof
All Together Now – Altug Oncu
Ney Solo A – Alireza Esfahani
Transition – Muzikotek
Darbik – Roger Abaji

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