Through this episode, we explore the soul of two musical worlds: from the ancient melodies of Yemen’s oud and the rhythmic beauty of traditional dances to the blues, jazz, and country music that shaped America discovering how music tells the story of culture, identity, and human connection across continents.
Steps that Speak, Strings that Sing
Amideast-Illinois UC Virtual Exchange Spring 2026
May 14, 2026
Qisasna Program
Qisasna, which means “our stories” in Arabic. Amideast’s Qisasna is a unique virtual exchange focused on podcasting that instills global leadership skills and mutual understanding among participants in the United States and Yemen.
Qisasna, which means “our stories” in Arabic. Amideast’s Qisasna is a unique virtual exchange focused on podcasting that instills global leadership skills and mutual understanding among participants in the United States and Yemen. Authors
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