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Amman, Jordan, is an up-and-coming hub for art and alternative business in the Middle East. To get a sense of the scene, join Amman based podcast host Liz Anne McCormick as she dives into conversations with the artists and entrepreneurs who give Amman its soul. If you want to know the people responsible for this city’s creative boom, this show is for you.

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    • Feb 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Episode 5 - Capoeira with Marwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 30:11


    In today's episode:We're talking with Capoeira enthusiast and regional change maker Marwan  Ghunaim about the nature of Capoeira and the power of humanizing work spaces and building synergy in society through alternative education and conscious motion. You can learn more:Facebook: Mystic Earth EventsWebsite: The Synergy Projects Capoeira Courses: Prana Space (Facebook) or Prana Space (Instagram) Show notes available at Yastamira.com. 

    Episode 4 - Custom Wood Design with Sanad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 20:44


    In today's episode:We'll hear how wood design specialist Sanad Albukari developed the stamina necessary to leave a prestigious office job he hated to establishing a wood design start up that he loves.You can learn more:Take a Look Instagram  Show notes available at Yastamira.com.   

    Episode 3 - Beatbox with Abood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 22:18


    In today's episode:We'll hear from Abood Aladham, international performing Jordanian beatboxer and founder of Jordan's beatbox collective King of the Beat. This conversation can happen now only because Abood spent the last decade fighting for space and representation. This is what it took for beatbox in Jordan to emerge.You can learn more:ABOOD'S:  Instagram / FacebookYoutube ChannelPodcast (online) / Podcast (Instagram)Music Show notes available at Yastamira.com.  

    Episode 2 - Clowning with Datseh and Sulaiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 21:30


    In today's episode:Latvian clown Datseh (a.k.a. Clown Daisy) talks Amman party culture with life and business partner Sulaimain and why it's not just 5-year-olds who want Clown Daisy at their party. You can learn more:Clowns in Amman Website, Instagram, & Facebook – for packages, bookings, and photosMojo JoJo – Clowns in Amman body art sister brand Show notes available at Yastamira.com. 

    Episode 1 - Breakdance with Ala'eddin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 36:27


    In today's episode:We're talking with Ala'eddin, UFB and UK Middle East and North Africa hip hop champion and co-founder of Tales of Jordan, a local initiative that explores the history of street art and its impact on Arab culture today. You can learn more:Tales of JordanUnderground Amman InstagramAla'eddin InstagramShow notes available at Yastamira.com. 

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