Tarim Talks Podcast

In this episode, Babur speaks to Dr. Rian Thum, about the work that he's doing, how he got started as an academic historian, and what made him decide to focus his studies on Uyghurs. The Sacred Routes of Uyghur History can be found here.Follow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: ⁠thetarimnetwork.com⁠Editor: Kavsar Kurash

Babur Ilchi speaks to Camilla Dilshat, a sculpture artist and Woodwork Fellow at the City & Guilds of London Art School. This episode, they talk about how her sculptures explore her Uyghur identity and bring understanding to her experience in diaspora.Follow Camilla on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camilladilshatHost: Babur Ilchi Editor: MirkamelFollow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: thetarimnetwork.com

Tarim Talks' has a new host! Tumaris Gapur sits down with Yadykar Ibraimov, an acclaimed Uyghur film director, to discuss his latest documentary “Voice of the Glacier”. Yadykar shares behind-the-scenes stories of filming the breathtaking documentary at altitudes over 3000 meters above sea level, offering a unique perspective on nature's raw beauty. The conversation also delves into his Uyghur identity, exploring how it influences his artistic expression and storytelling in his films. More about Yadykar Ibraimov on social media @yangisar. More about “Voice of the Glacier” @lednik.movie Visit thetarimnetwork.com and keep in touch with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarimnetwork/support

Tarim Talks is back! Host Babur Ilchi sits down with Dr. Eric Schluessel, Associate Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University to talk about his latest book, an ambitious translation of Musa Sayrami's "Tarikh-i Hamidi", covering the Muslim rebellions against the Qing Empire in 19th century East Turkistan. They also talk about Turkic historiography, becoming a historian and how to approach it, and the importance of Uyghur history and historians now more than ever. More about Dr. Schuessel here. Purchase the Tarikh-i Hamidi here. Visit thetarimnetwork.com and keep in touch with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarimnetwork/support

Tarim Talks with Subi Imam, owner of The Six Prints, a screenprinting shop in Toronto, Canada! Subi recently launched the Etles Hoodie project, incorporating the traditional Uyghur design into modern day fashion, donating the profits to the recently founded Uyghur Canadian Learning Center & Mosque in Ontario. Subi talks about how he became a screenprinter, what he loves about fashion, future project ideas, and how he views design as an art that draws from the world around him. Check out The Six Prints & Subi Imam: thesixprints.ca The Six Prints Instagram Subi Imam Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tarimnetwork/support

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Sarvenaz talks to Sherzat, a software engineer at Google. We talk about his journey to America and his passion for computer sciences. If you want to contact Sherzat, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @sherzat. For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tarimnetwork/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tarimnetwork/support

In this episode, Babur speaks to Lisa Ross, a photographer and visual artist who has documented the Uyghur homeland and worked closely with academics such as Dr. Rahile Dawut. This episode, we talk about how Lisa came to document the Uyghur people, culture, and land, as well as how she creates her artwork. Lisa's website: www.studiolisaross.com/ Asman Collective: https://www.asmancollective.org/ Scholars at Risk: https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/ Everybody is Gone: https://www.thenewwild.org/everybody-is-gone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tarimnetwork/support

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Babur talks to Amelia Pang, an investigative journalist and author. Amelia's work has been published in Mother Jones, The New Republic, and she is currently an editor at EdTech Magazine. We discuss her upcoming book, "Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods", which explores the supply chains of forced labor in China. We also talk about the story she shared with us about rediscovering her Uyghur heritage (NOTE: This story has since been published on the New York Times. A link will be included below.). To learn more about Amelia, you can visit her website ameliapang.com The New York Times published personal piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/opinion/uighur-xinjiang-china.html For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!

In this episode of Tarim Talks, our newly joined host, Sarvenaz, talks to Aziza Rozi, a recent Parson's School of Design graduate who specialises in menswear tailoring in New York. We discuss her most recent project, Tailor Politics, which celebrates the Uyghur culture and highlights Human Rights issues through a tailored fashion collection - New Territory F/W 2020. In addition, Aziza shares her motivation for the arts and the continual drive to create. If you want to contact Aziza, you can reach out to her on Instagram at @Azizarozi or email at azizarozi@gmail.com. Find out more about her project Tailor Politics at https://www.tailorpolitics.com/ Her appearance on Vogue https://www.vogue.com/article/the-new-school-parsons-school-of-design-class-of-2020 For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!

In this episode of Tarim Talks, our newly joined host, Sarvenaz, talks to Eliyar Alim, a modern nomad who has hitchhiked his way from the Netherlands to Australia. We discuss his most interesting experiences, his motivation to travel, the effects of Covid-19 on his plans, and some useful advice about travelling. If you want to contact Eliyar, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @nomad_eliyar. For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!

In this episode of Tarim Talks, we talk to Mirshad Ghalip, a Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate at Indiana University. We discuss the unique challenges that the Uyghur diaspora face compared to East Turkestan in terms of language acquisition and maintenance, his thoughts on how to keep a language thriving, and more. It was a great way to learn more about linguistic anthropology and how it relates to Uyghur. If you want to contact Mirshad, you can reach out to him on INstagram at www.instagram.com/mirshad13. For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!

In  this episode, we speak to Askar, who works in the cutting edge of biology for Willow Biosciences, developing innovative methods of cannabinoid production through genetic editing. We talk about what makes Askar tick, his drive, and his experiences that led him to making a career in life sciences. We talk about his time in East Turkestan, his mentors, and what makes a good scientist. If you want to learn more about Askar or ask him questions about his career, send us a message and we'll connect you through email!

In this episode, we speak to Guzelya, who works in the world of Islamic finance and the startup ecosystem in Indonesia. She is a Partnerships Manager at Digitaraya, and an independent strategy consultant for businesses. We talk about how she ended up working in Islamic finance (and what exactly it is!). We explore the motivations that drove Guzelya to move to Indonesia and integrate into the Islamic fintech world; the influence that Islam has had on her, her experiences traveling, and what motivates her. A world champion martial artist, she shares her credo for staying motivated, productive, and successful. You can find out more about Guzelya and contact her via Instagram. Links: www.instagram.com/guzemars/ Discussed Books: The Productive Muslim - Mohammed Faris The Tarim Network Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/

Tarim Talks to Rayhan Asat; Harvard graduate, Lawyer and Entrepreneur, hosted by Babur Ilchi. In this episode, we speak to Rayhan, a Harvard educated lawyer practicing in Washington D.C. We discuss her natural passion for entrepreneurship through her role as Chair of the Women Entrepreneurs Initiative at Harvard University, and as founder and president of the American Turkic International Lawyer Association (ATILA). We explore the motivations that drove Rayhan to set up Ishakeup.com and Ishakeup Podcast; the power of embracing yourself, telling your own story and not conforming to the norm. She also shares her experiences, role models and books that have greatly inspired and influenced her. You can find out more about Rayhan through her website and contact her via Instagram. Links: www.ishakeup.com www.atila.co www.instagram.com/ishakeup_rayhan/ twitter.com/rayhan85ray info@ishakeup.com Discussed Books: Everything Is Figureoutable - Marie Forleo The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Don Miguel Ruiz The Tarim Network Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/

Tarim Talks to Bahram Sintash; Bodybuilder, Artist, and Researcher in Washington, D.C., hosted by Babur Ilchi. In this episode, we speak to Bahram Sintash, an entrepreneur who has become an advocate and researcher for the Uyghur people in Washington, D.C. After the seizure of his successful athletic company Uyghur Muscle and the detention of his father, the editor-in-chief of the Xinjiang Journal, Bahram has become a vocal advocate for Uyghurs in the diaspora and in East Turkestan. He currently runs Uyghurism.com and works with the Uyghur Human Rights Project. Bahram speaks from the heart about his life, his influences growing up, his artistic career, and finally, what drove him to be an advocate and how he thinks that Uyghur around the diaspora can help. You can find out more about Bahram and contact him by visiting his website. Links: Uyghurism.com instagram.com/uyghurmuscle twitter.com/bsintash facebook.com/SintashMedia/ Discussed Books: elkitab.org/ana_yurt_1-_qisim__sikannir_nusxa/ elkitab.org/oyghanghan_zimin_2-qisim/ elkitab.org/uyghurlar-turghun_almas_dunya_uyghur_qurultiyi/ elkitab.org/tag/abdushukur_muhemmetimin/ The Tarim Network Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/

Tarim Talks to Mukaddas Mijit; Filmmaker, dancer and ethnomusicologist in Toulouse, France, hosted by Babur Ilchi In this episode, we speak to Mukaddas Mijit, a multi-talented ethnomusicologist showcasing the stories of Uyghurs through a variety of art forms including film and dance. We explore her journey, and the struggles and motivations behind her most significant projects, including bringing the Dolan Muqam to perform at the most prestigious theatres in France. She also reveals her unique creative and filmmaking process. You can find out more about Mukaddas by visiting her website and YouTube channel (link below) and contact her through her website. Links: YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/MukaddasMM Mukaddas Mijit’s website - https://mukaddasmijit.wixsite.com/mukaddas-mijit Favourite song - Adamlar ulug by Sanawar Tursun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ4W9T9jxWQ&list=PL4678F18731B46B39&index=2&t=0s) Recommended book – Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse The Tarim Network Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/ تارىم رادىئوسى: فىرانسىيە تۇلۇزدىن مۇقەددەس مىجىت - فىلىم ئىشلىگۈچى، ئۇسسۇلچى، مىللىيچە مۇزىكا تەتقىقاتچىسى رىياسەتچى: بابۇر ئىلچى بۇ قىسىمىمىزدا،بىز ئۇيغۇرلارنىڭ مەدەنىيىتىنى كىنو-فىلىم، ئۇسسۇل قاتارلىق سەنئەت شەكىللىرى ئارقىلىق دۇنياغا تونۇشتۇرىۋاتقان، كۆپ قىرلىق تالانقا ئىگە مىللىيچە مۇزىكا تەتقىقاتچىسى مۇقەددەس مىجىت بىلەن سۆھبەت ئېلىپ بارىمىز. ئۇنىڭ دولان مۇقاملىرىغا ئوخشاش ئۇيغۇر سەنئىتىنى دۇنيا سەھنىلىرىگە ئېلىپ چىقىپ تونۇتۇشنى تاللاش سەپىرىنىڭ جەريانى ۋە ئۇنىڭ ئارقىسىدىكى رىغبەتلەندۈرگۈچ كۈچ ھەم ئۇ ئۇچرىغان ھەرخىل توسالغۇلار ھەققىدە توختىلىمىز. پروگراممىمىزدا يەنە مۇقەددەس ئۆزگىچە ئالاھىدىلىككە ئىگە بولغان فىلىم ئىشلەش جەريانىنى بىز بىلەن ئورتاقلىشىدۇ. مۇقەددەس مىجىتكە دائىر ئۇچۇرلارنى، ئۇنىڭ ئەسەرلىرىنى تۆۋەندىكى ئۇلىنىشتىن تاپالايسىز. يۇتۇب قانىلى: https://www.youtube.com/user/MukaddasMM مۇقەددەس مىجىتنىڭ تور بەت ئادرىسى: https://mukaddasmijit.wixsite.com/mukaddas-mijit ئەڭ ياخشى كۆرىدىغان ناخشىسى: سەنۇبەر تۇرسۇننىڭ "ئادەملەر ئۇلۇغ". تۆۋەندىكى ئۇلىنىشتىن كۆرۈڭ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ4W9T9jxWQ&list=PL4678F18731B46B39&index=2&t=0s تەۋسىيە قىلىدىغان كىتابى: "سىددارتا" - ھىرمېن ھەس ئەڭ يېڭى مەزمۇنلاردىن خەۋەردار بولۇشنى خالىسىڭىز،"تارىم تورى" غا ئەگىشىشنى ئۇنۇتماڭ! تۆۋەندىكى مىدىئالار ئارقىلىق قانىلىمىزغا مۇشتەرى بولالايسىز.

Tarim Talks to Subhi Bora; Creative Team Director at Zileej and Co-creator of the Uyghur Atlas campaign, hosted by Babur Ilchi This is the first episode featuring Babur Ilchi as Tarim Talk’s new host. In this episode, we speak to Subhi Bora, a creative team director based in Australia. We explore a number of projects that Subhi has been recently involved with, such as the Uyghur Atlas campaign and Salam Sisters and their success. She reveals how she uses her creativity to affect change and make a real impact. You can get in touch with Subhi through Instagram at @subhi.bora. Links: Uyghur Atlas project - https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/together_for_uyghurs_under_oppression#!/ Salam Sisters - https://salamsisters.com/ The Modest Bride - https://lessstuffmoremeaning.org/meet-experts-pearl-button-ethically-made-wedding-dresses/ Favourite poem - Iz by Abdurehim Ötkür (https://menevere.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/iz-english-translations/) Recommended book – Braving the Wilderness - Brené Brown Tim Ferris Podcast Essentialism Episode - https://tim.blog/2019/01/09/greg-mckeown-essentialism/ The Tarim Network Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/

Tarim Talks to Daniel Chanisheff; from a straight D student to a successful doctor with his own GP practice. Hosted by Zulfukar Ablikim This is the last of two Tarim Talks pilot episodes featuring Zulfukar Ablikim as host. In this episode, we speak to Daniel Chanisheff, a doctor based in Sydney with his own practice. We find out how his journey started as we explore his childhood, influencers and the key lessons he learned from his mentors. He reveals his top 3 practical advice for those wanting to succeed within the medical field, and the secrets to the success of his GP practice. You can contact Daniel through Facebook - just search for Daniel Chanisheff. Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/

Tarim Talks to Kaisar Anvar; from famous child actor and music prodigy to Yale University Graduate hosted by Zulfukar Ablikim This is the first of two Tarim Talks pilot episodes featuring Zulfukar Ablikim as host. In this episode, we speak to Kaisar Anvar, a talented musician based in the US. We find out how it all started as we explore his childhood and his closest mentors while growing up. He reveals his most practical advice for those in the musical and artistic field, and he talks to us about Uyghur music and his current projects. You can find more of his work on YouTube or SoundCloud under Kaisar Anvar. Follow him on Instagram @kaisaranvar or contact him through email: Kaisar511@gmail.com Follow the Tarim Network on our social media to stay up to date on our latest projects! Instagram: @thetarimnetwork Facebook: The Tarim Network Website: https://www.thetarimnetwork.com/