“Canticles of the life” by Aboul-Qacem Echebbi
The Tunisian poet par excellence, Aboul-Qacem Echebbi has confirmed himself over the years as a true soul of the land of Tunis, coming to represent his country and the entire…
Martyrs for freedom
The Jasmine Revolution and Tunisian music
Tunisian music was profoundly marked by the Revolution, an event which profoundly marked the cultural fortunes of the country and, in general, of the Arab world. A pre and a…
Emel Mathlouthi, the angel of the Revolution
Emel Mathlouthi, angel of the Revolution
An angelic voice, capable of inflaming the hearts of millions of Tunisians. With his song "Kelmti Horra" and his constant political commitment, Emel Mathlouthi is still today one of the…
Redstar Radi, the real Tunisian rap
One of the most interesting rappers of the Tunisian underground scene. Comparable to characters such as Omar Offendum and Quf, Redstar Radi is the artist who best represents the rap…
“Arabpop” curated by Chiara Comito and Silvia Moresi
Arabpop is a magnificent anthology that fully explores post Arab Spring pop culture, resulting in an essential text for those who want to approach the contemporary Arab world Arabpop: art…
eL Seed, graffiti and calligraphy
One of the artists who most of all have been able to make a language that now seemed to be something exclusively religious modern and underground. Inventor of a unique…
Indiana Jones and the Tunisia
"Tunisia? But wasn't it Egypt?" A surprise from the title: no scene from the first Indiana Jones film was ever shot in the land of the pyramids. However, this gives…
“Ibn Khaldun and the Muqaddimah” by Massimo Campanini
A great introduction to Ibn Khaldun, one of the greatest historians and sociologists in all Islamic history Royal authority and dynastic power are achieved only through the group and the…
“The Italian” by Shukri Al Mabkhout
A love story during the Tunisian Revolution, Shukri Al Mabkhout enchants and drags into a world that no longer exists. The Italian The story features Abdel Nasser, a young student…
Wish list: books from the Maghreb
To celebrate our two years of activity with you, we offer you our wish list; you chose the theme on Instagram Preamble On June 16, the Middle East and Surroundings…
