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Table of Contents: PRAYER TO NEUTRALIZE OCCULT RITUALS World Soccer Cup Warning Iran-linked Group Claims to Have Hacked FBI Drones and Threatens to Target the World Cup The Mainstream Media and the World Cup Openly Mocking Humanity A Potential Ebola Outbreak & Soccer World Cup ‘Digital God’: AI Insider Sounds Alarm On Silicon Valley Elites Trying to ‘Bring Machine Alive’ Psa 2:1: Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Psa 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Pro 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Pro 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Top Headlines: AI ESCAPING HUMAN CONTROL & AI BOTS OUTNUMBER PEOPLE ONLINE–AI is out of control Cashless Society Coming in Hot We Are Being Warned That A “Godzilla El Niño” Could Absolutely Devastate Global Food Production The USA Drought Situation Is SPREADING & Affecting Farmers Adversely— Dust Bowl 2.0 The Screwworm Situation is Suspect Farm Animals Being Stolen Everywhere As Meat Prices Skyrocket! Junk Yards Burning Up At Unprecedented Rate—We Will Tell You Why Canada is just overtly Satanic now: Canada's DRIVE-THRU DEATH–From a casual chat at TIM HORTONS To LETHAL INJECTION In Just 2 Hours!! Dead and gone!! Proverbs 8:36: “But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Canada is now on the verge of classifying some Bible passages as “hate speech”–A new law just passed, and if sharing your faith offends the wrong person, you could face up to 2 years in prison. Proverbs 13:13: “Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed” Bloodbath on the streets Moroccan city of Nador as an estimated 3 million of dogs are ‘massacred’ by firing squad ahead of the 2030 World Cup!!
Hamza Igamane is a striker operating at warp speed. In less than two years of European football, the Moroccan centre-forward has gone from playing on the streets of Témara to establishing himself as one of the most clinical and relentless young finishers in French football.In this episode, we trace his explosive journey across the continent and look at how he became the crown prince of Lille's attacking future:Relive his legendary debut season in Glasgow, where he smashed 16 goals across all competitions for Rangers—including a clutch, unforgettable 88th-minute winner against Celtic at Celtic Park.Analyzing his seamless transition to Ligue 1 as Jonathan David's long-term successor, bagging five goals in his first 13 league appearances alongside a lethal scoring run in Europe. Dissecting his unique blend of raw physical presence, intelligent off-the-ball movement, and aggressive pressing intensity that makes modern defenders completely miserable.Tune in as we dive into how Igamane's rapid rise has cemented his spot in the Moroccan national setup and discuss why his ultimate footballing ceiling remains one of the most thrilling unknowns in Europe. Hamza Igamane, Lille OSC podcast, Rangers FC career, Moroccan football stars, Ligue 1 strikers 2026.
On this episode, Harry Symeou is joined by CJ aka Deluded Gooner to discuss all the latest Arsenal news. The guys react to reports the Gunners have opened talks with the representatives of teenage Moroccan sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi. We discuss what represents a fair price for the midfielder, get CJ's thoughts on Barcola, Tzolis and take your thoughts/questions from the live chat. To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #transfer #news
It's finally World Cup season, but that doesn't mean the transfer news is slowing down! A number of young stars have already made names for themselves in the tournament, such as Moroccan duo Ayyoub Bouaddi and Ismael Saibari, German talent Nathaniel Brown, and England's star man Morgan Rogers, among others. Plus, Fabrizio Romano gives the latest news on Real Madrid completing the signings of Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Discover the versatile and distinctly Moroccan product of Argan Oil in this episode of Destination Morocco podcast, recorded live at the Zin Cooperative, just outside of Essaouira.Argan oil can be pressed into both edible or cosmetic use, and our guest Chiadma explains the different methods of production, and how they know which is which.But we also talk about how to find authentic argan oil, because there are a lot of fake rip offs. Chiadma shares a story of how, before she started working at the co-op, even she succumbed to a too-good-to-be-true sale. Suffice to say, the oil didn't last very long. Good, quality Argan products need a high percentage of oil, and Chiadma explains what to look for.Discarded shells of the nuts are given to the famous tree-climbing goats, whom you might otherwise see along the highway from Marrakech to Essaouira, climbing trees in search of their own supply!Argan trees particularly thrive in the dry, Mediterranean-style climate of Essaouira, Agadir and Taroudant (which we described in Episode 86). Which means sourcing your product from that region is a good start, but you still can't assume that it's the real deal. The Zin Cooperative, like the rug cooperative we featured in Episode 79, provides much needed employment and community for local women, in a positive and supportive environment. Discover not only quality products, but an enterprise that had a meaningful impact on this rural area.You can also watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: "How to Find Authentic Argan Oil in Morocco" Join me for an 8-Day Boutique Moroccan Experience!https://trips.destinationsmorocco.com/Morocco-2026Step inside the hidden Morocco on this first-of-its-kind, 12-spot journey, hosted personally by Azdean.November 8-15, 2026, $1995 USD Per PersonBook Your Spot Today! Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.
MON TAXI (2026), which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, is a "love letter to the filmmaker's dad." Architect + filmmaker Meriem Sakrouhi created a film that is part New York, part Moroccan, and altogether touching cinema, and we talk about how she did it for the podcast.Along with directing, she edited and produced the first Moroccan entry at Tribeca in 20 years. Given that she pitched a project at Cannes Docs this year and beautifully describes what Moroccan influence looks like, we shouldn't have to wait that long for another.In this episode, Meriem and I discuss:why Tribeca for this particular film;growing up in Morocco and how she got involved in filmmaking;how architecture informs her filmmaking;how she describes MON TAXI and what she wants viewers to feel -- "the film is about communication about my dad after he passed";editing, producing, shooting the film -- how did she make it all work?what is the Moroccan influence on the film?what's next for her and what she pitched at Cannes Docs.Meriem's Indie Film Highlight: BOUCHRA (2025) dir. by Orian Barki; Meriem BennaniLinks:Follow Meriem On InstagramMON TAXI Website
Tunisia suffered one of the heaviest defeats of the opening round, losing 5-1 to Sweden in Monterrey, in a damaging start to their World Cup campaign. Yasin Ayari was the story of the night. The Brighton midfielder, born in Sweden to a Tunisian father and Moroccan mother, scored twice. He chose Sweden after Tunisia had tried to convince him to switch allegiance. Ayari did not celebrate his first goal, but celebrated the second. Sweden were emphatic and Tunisia, who did not concede a single goal in qualification, now face a must-win match against Japan. The Samurai Blue themselves took a point from the Netherlands, in what many are calling the best game of the tournament so far. The teams drew 2-2 in Dallas after Daichi Kamada equalised in the 89th minute. Germany made the biggest statement of the opening round, beating Curacao 7-1, while Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to see off Ecuador. Off the pitch, Iran's arrival in Los Angeles has dominated the conversation. Eleven members of the Iranian party, including the team manager, were denied entry to the US, on the same day President Trump announced a peace deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Captain Mehdi Taremi said the tension had undermined Fifa's message of football bringing people together. For the Arab world, tonight is when the tournament truly begins. Egypt face Belgium at 11pm UAE time, with Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush offering genuine threat on the counter. Saudi Arabia face Uruguay at 2am, with local media evoking the spirit of that famous win over Argentina in Qatar. Meanwhile Qatar have already earned a point, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland, and Morocco were arguably the better side in their 1-1 draw with Brazil, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing in midfield. Spain also begin their campaign tonight against debutants Cape Verde at 8pm UAE time. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.
For this week's episode of Go To Food, we're joined by two of the most influential chefs in modern British cooking: Sam Clark and Sam Clark of the legendary Moro. As the iconic Exmouth Market restaurant approaches its 30th anniversary, the pair sit down to reflect on the extraordinary journey that transformed London's food scene. From introducing ingredients like pomegranate molasses, preserved lemons, sumac and tahini to British diners long before they were supermarket staples, the Clarks reveal how a passion for authentic Mediterranean and Moorish cooking changed the way the country eats.The conversation takes us back to the very beginning, when the newly married couple bought a campervan and spent three months travelling through Spain and Morocco, collecting recipes, discovering ingredients and immersing themselves in local food culture. From learning the art of making delicate Moroccan warqa pastry in Marrakech to surviving Saharan sandstorms and driving across Morocco without a windscreen, their adventures became the foundation of Moro's groundbreaking menu and enduring philosophy. Many of the restaurant's most celebrated dishes, including the famous Crab Brick, can be traced directly back to those formative travels.We also explore the remarkable London restaurant landscape of the 1990s, from their time at the River Café alongside a young Jamie Oliver to opening Moro in what was then a rough-and-ready Exmouth Market. The Clarks share stories of wood-fired ovens that have barely stopped burning in three decades, the evolution of London's dining culture, and why they consistently turned down opportunities to expand Moro into a global brand. Their commitment to remaining independent, hands-on and fiercely focused on quality has made Moro one of Britain's most respected restaurants.Alongside memories, laughter and plenty of food talk, the episode offers a glimpse into the future. With a new cookbook in development and plans to retrace their original campervan journey across Spain and Morocco, the Clarks remain as curious and passionate about food as ever. This is a fascinating conversation about travel, hospitality, craftsmanship and staying true to your vision — a must-listen for anyone who loves great restaurants, great stories and the people behind them.Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofoodGet 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scotland has officially won a World Cup match for the first time in 36 years, Australia just pulled off the shock of the tournament, and Brazil is already in crisis mode! Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily. Day 3 is officially in the books, and it was an absolute feast of football chaos. GPM and Shaq are beaming as they break down a massive four-match slate where the global football hierarchy was completely turned upside down.From a rain of goals to tactical masterclasses and historical heartbreaks, we unpack everything unfiltered:The Boston Rockin' Party: John McGinn's 28th-minute scrappy deflected winner ends a generation of pain for Scotland against a heroic Haiti. But with Morocco and Brazil next in Group C, is one win going to be enough?The Australian Sensation: How Tony Popovich boldly dropped his captain and vice-captain to start 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda (Watford), who terrorized Turkey's fullbacks and scored a certified belter to secure a historic 2-0 win.The 22-Year-Old Brick Wall: The unbelievable debut of goalkeeper Patrick Beach (Melbourne City), who went from zero competitive caps straight into a World Cup clean sheet against Arda Güler and Hakan Çalhanoğlu.Ancelotti's Brazilian Mess: A 1-1 thriller between Brazil and Morocco. We break down Vinícius Jr.'s wondergoal, Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães getting completely dominated by an 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder, and why this is far from a vintage Seleção.The John Review Bell: Chris fires back at our Dutch co-host John with an all-time dig about the Netherlands' empty trophy cabinet, while welcoming the non-stop 5-star review alerts keeping him up at night!Unlock Every Episode Instantly: Don't miss a single second of our daily tournament coverage! Join our Patreon to unlock the daily episodes the exact second we finish recording, plus full access to our active Discord, Predictor Leagues, and the official World Cup Sweepstakes. Check us out at patreon.com/futinreview.Keep the Office Bell Ringing: Take 10 seconds to hit that 5-star review button on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Every review sounds a massive buzzer in the studio, and we celebrate them like a 90th-minute winner!Pass the Pint: Share this episode with a mate who is currently celebrating the Tartan Army or buzzing over the Socceroos' tactical brilliance.Instagram: @futinreviewTikTok: @futinreviewpodcastWebsite: futinreview.com00:00 - Scotland Tops the Group! Welcome to Episode 1300:59 - Day Three Highlights: Sensation in Boston & Australia Buzzing02:07 - Game 1: Switzerland 1 - 1 Qatar (The Group B Basket Case)02:47 - VAR Meltdown: Did the Video Assistant Fail During Embolo's Penalty?03:44 - Game 2: Brazil 1 - 1 Morocco (Two Top-10 Heavyweights Collide)04:36 - The Ancelotti Jaw: Chewing Through Coconuts & Vinícius Jr.'s Salvation05:23 - Midfield Shambles: Casemiro & Bruno Guimarães Dominated by an 18-Year-Old06:09 - Game 3: Scotland 1 - 0 Haiti (The Scrappy End to 36 Years of Pain)07:34 - Haiti Heartbreak: Can Steve Clarke Park the Bus Against Morocco?08:36 - Game 4: Australia 2 - 0 Turkey (Shaq Waxes Lyrical Over the Socceroos)09:51 - Socceros Dynamism: Sparking a Football Revolution Down Under11:24 - Baller of the Day (Chris's Pick): John McGinn's Historic Door Opener13:06 - Slaying the Dutch: The Ultimate John Kay Dig & The 5-Star Review Bell14:08 - Baller of the Day (Shaq's Pick): Nestory Irankunda's Fearless World Cup Introduction16:33 - FIFA's Momentum Graphs vs. The Reality of Popovich's Counter-Tactics17:26 - Bottler of the Day: Switzerland's Abysmal xG Waste & Lightning Green Passports Kits19:55 - The Drama: Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil Selection Crisis & The New World Order23:17 - Patrick Beach's Dream Debut: From Zero Caps to Slaying Arda Güler24:11 - Day 4 Blockbuster Previews: Germany vs. Curaçao & Oranje Enters the Chat25:08 - Outro: Five-Star Reviews, Patreon Predictions & Drop It!
Welcome to Zooming In. I'm Berny Belvedere for The UnPopulist. The World Cup is finally here! It's hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It's the largest World Cup in history. On Thursday, Mexico kicked off the competition by beating South Africa 2-0, and the U.S. followed that up the next day with possibly its best-ever performance in the World Cup, a thoroughly convincing smackdown of Paraguay. Both Mexico and the U.S. started really strong and have their fanbases dreaming of World Cup glory.On Wednesday, the eve of the cup, I sat down with León Krauze, contributing columnist at The Washington Post and host of the Boca de León podcast, to discuss the great tournament. Our focus wasn't so much the soccer aspect of it all—but rather how this World Cup, thanks to Donald Trump's anti-immigrant maximalism, has in some key ways betrayed its own promise.What makes León the perfect guest for this episode is that not only has he extensively covered the sport of soccer, including the history of Mexican soccer—but he's also a leading commentator on U.S.-Latin American relations.In our time together, we covered a number of incidents that are quite troubling. A FIFA referee from Somalia was detained at a U.S. airport and sent home. Iran's federation had its ticket allocation pulled days before their first match—and the squad has had to relocate its base in Mexico. The acting ICE director [Todd Lyons] told Congress he wouldn't rule out arrests at stadiums, contradicting the assurance that Secretary of State [Marco Rubio] had given Miami's own host committee a week earlier. And Amnesty International published a report calling the United States, on the eve of the world's party, a country facing a “human rights emergency.”There was so much to cover we didn't even get to everything. Iran's players were issued visas only after being warned not to abuse the system, then ordered off American soil the same day as each of their matches. These are professional athletes that the U.S. is telling: “Don't stay the night on U.S. soil.” In another instance, a Moroccan player was held up and nearly denied entry at a U.S. airport, reportedly due to his father's appearance—specifically, his beard. Although DHS says ICE won't be deployed for immigration enforcement at venues, its new secretary, Markwayne Mullin, said before the cup that “ICE is always going to do immigration enforcement.” Germany's football federation has actually issued an official advisory to its own players to stay quiet on politics at this tournament. And looming over all of it: FIFA, under Trump's personal friend Gianni Infantino, invented a “FIFA Peace Prize” out of thin air and handed it to Trump, who was sad over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.In our conversation, we hope the following comes through: We couldn't be more excited for our favorite sporting event to get underway, but we couldn't be more disappointed in how the build up to this tournament has in some ways proceeded in direct contradiction to how it was initially sold.We hope you enjoy.Thanks for reading The UnPopulist! Subscribe to support our project.© The UnPopulist, 2026Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Get full access to The UnPopulist at www.theunpopulist.net/subscribe
Welcome to the Art Life Faith Podcast, and I’m your host, Roger Lowther. We are recording live from the JCAMM conference in downtown Tokyo with the theme of “The Beauty of Japan・The Beauty of Heaven.” It’s a week-long conference from Friday, May 22 to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, where we are talking about the arts of Japan, the beauty of Japan, and how that helps us worship God. We’ve had so many amazing guests this week, and now I have the privilege of sitting down with one of our key presenters, a band like no other I’ve ever seen in the world called IziBongo. They sing not only in the various languages of the world, but they use the various instruments of the world and the various styles and genres of the world so people can see what it looks like for the nations to praise God and how that can lead us all in praise of God. So I wanted to sit down with them and have a conversation. I’ve also asked Akira Mori to sit down with us. He is our MC for the conference, and he’s a longtime friend and partner. We got to know each other very well through the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. He’s the pastor of Global Mission Chapel in Iwaki, Japan, not too far south of the nuclear power plants in Fukushima. And his amazing church was one of the key centers for relief work for all of Tohoku. Through the years, we’ve gotten to know each other better, and I’ve so appreciated not just his encouragement and the way he leads especially movements of prayer in Japan but the way he’s encouraged me personally and for his friendship. And so I invited him to be the MC for this conference and also to be with us for this podcast episode. So thank you, all of you, for being here. Why don’t we start with a quick introduction? Please tell me who are you and where this name IziBongo came from. It’s kind of an interesting name. Cory Sure, Izibongo is a Zulu word which means praises intoned in honor of a person. It’s a kind of praise poetry. This is a second generation of the group itself, originally called the Wycliffe World Music Band, which came from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Roger Not as catchy… Cory Yeah…, which came from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Roger Okay, so what do you do? Why did you form IziBongo? Cory Originally, the Wycliffe World Music Band was meant to be an illustrative form of the music of the world and to promote Bible translation. That was one of the hopes for the people who organized it. We would go to Christian music festivals and perform there to show how the nations would worship or do their songs. Paul I might add that originally it was an ad hoc group of students in a particular class learning about some of these principles of music and worship around the world. The leader of that class was our mentor, Tom Avery. He would gather the students and throw instruments at them and say, “Sing this and let’s play this.” And so it was just to appreciate the worship around the world. This developed out of that educational starting point to more of a worship focus and whatever it is today. Cathy Another point that Tom would make when teaching us these songs was that music is not a universal language, it’s a universal phenomenon. But different peoples have different ways of singing. We think we might understand what they’re singing about. We might make a judgment if we hear another culture’s music and say, “That’s demonic,” or, “You could not praise God with that music.” But he was teaching us that we need to understand when we go into cultures their music systems. We can’t just go in and say, “No, you have to sing it this way.” Mary And to follow up on that is the focus of outsider-insider, an outsider trying to understand from the insiders, “What does this mean to you? What is the content?” because as outsiders, we can really miss it and not understand what’s actually being expressed. So we have terms. We say etic and emic, outsider/insider perspectives, that we talk about in our courses and our learning. Roger Help us to see what this looks like a little bit more concretely. What countries, what groups are you representing, and what kinds of instruments are you playing? Paul Well, I’m playing about 3 or 4 instruments here. One is a charango from Bolivia, which I bought on the River Walk in San Antonio from a real live player. I’m also playing a Moroccan oud, which we use for other instruments as well. We don’t carry 50 instruments, we carry about 10. And I’m playing a Greek bouzouki, but I’m using that to represent music from other parts of the world as well if the instrument sounds similar to the sounds. So again, we’re approximating all these. We’re never being exactly authentic. We are just Americans. We’re not trying to pretend that we’re something else. But we love the sounds of the world and the praises that they lift up. So we want to approximate those sounds so that you will learn to appreciate their music. As for the countries that we actually sing songs from, we could give a list if you’d like. Cory We do some from South America, so there’s Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia…Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo… Cathy Nigeria… Cory Egypt… Paul Tunisia, Papua New Guinea, Bhutan, South Korea…We don’t have a Japanese song yet. Roger Okay, well, we’ll have to fix that. Paul Exactly! We’re working on it. Roger So tell me more about why you do this. What is your purpose in singing these different styles—using different instruments, different languages, representing different countries? Paul Well, for myself, and I think for my wife as well, we were worship leaders in a local church and trying to find the most relevant ways to help people worship in our culture. It was mostly not a mixed culture. It was mostly just a normal American church in Texas, but still we had to wrestle with contemporary versus older styles and who was there and what kind of music they liked. In the South it’s a little more Baptist hymnal kind of songs, which I wasn’t that familiar with. So you always have to learn and find out from the congregation that you’re worshiping with, what helps them express their heart, because that’s really what a worship leader is trying to do, just help the people worship from their heart. So that was where we started, and when we ran into Tom and he was doing that in the jungles of Brazil, it sounded radically different, of course. So we learned from him how to approximate that sound so that we could present it. Cathy So the first time we performed this kind of music, we thought we were just going to give people an educational experience and say, this is what your brothers and sisters sound like over in Africa, or this is what they say to God in their songs. The people that heard us in Memphis, Tennessee, on that very first trip were crying. They said, “This is a kind of worship that we’ve never experienced before.” It wasn’t necessarily something they could participate in, but it was like when you look up at the stars and go, “Wow, God, that’s amazing.” And you get a glimpse of the worship that God is preparing for himself across the world. And it does increase your love for your brothers and sisters. So we wanted to give more people that kind of understanding and that kind of love for brothers and sisters that they’ve never met, maybe an experience that would have them want to pray for those brothers and sisters. And so when we go to a mission conference, we hope, too, that it opens people’s eyes to understand that we want to encourage authentic ethnic worship and not just press our Western songs onto others. Mary I was just going to say one word, beauty. Well, I’ll say a few more words than just that. We have a colleague who decades ago said, why would God have created birds that only sing one song? And so we think about the diversity of artistic communication and think about the beauty of how we can all be different and have different artistic expression, but that it can be unified in the worship of our Creator, and to learn to appreciate that, but also know that it’s perfectly great to have those styles and songs and ways that you can sing and worship that come really from a deep place in your heart. So, we want to get into what that is in each culture to lead people to that place of beauty. Paul It makes me think also the necessity that we feel of presenting things with authentic instrumentation as much as possible and with some costuming. It’s not like we’re not trying to appropriate someone else’s culture. We’re trying to represent so that you will have a deeper appreciation of those—the beauty, not just the sound, but the beauty of those cultures in their expression of worship. Roger I’m glad you all are talking about this because that was one of my next questions is like, why is this important? You know, when I first came to Japan, the first thing that people wanted me and my wife to do is, as musicians, help with worship. And there’s basically two choices you can do. Contemporary or you can do traditional. One or the other. If you play organ and piano, well that’s traditional. If you use the guitar, well then that’s going to be contemporary. Those are the only two choices, so choose. If you go back and forth between the two, then that’s blended, a little of both. So to hear what you all do is so far outside people’s expectations of what worship can be. And that message, I feel, is especially needed in Japan. I would love Mori-Sensei to comment on that. Have you heard anything like this in Japan, this group? Mori No. That’s it. Roger And is it important then for Japan? Mori Absolutely. Japanese people like to feel safe, I guess, and don’t want to be criticized. Therefore, they try to conform to whatever is the mainstream, whether it’s a small group of 3, 4, 5 or a bigger group of 50–100. But that’s what I sense, and that’s what I find in myself from the past. So, especially when you think about the Christian church. The gospel was brought by typically Caucasian Western missionaries, and I don’t think they had any other way than to just do what they were used to. And without being intentional, I believe a kind of very clear line between Christians and non-Christian Japanese was drawn. When I was a teenager and a church member, the pastor said secular songs shouldn’t be sung, not even for yourself when you’re alone. So there was a very clear line, and I think in every church it was the same. And if you dare to play jazz or, rock was not so much in Japan in those days, then you were looked at as unspiritual, not a good Christian. So naturally, for those reasons, the Japanese ethnic or original music was separated from the church. It is still very much the same, I think. Therefore, it’s very difficult to take different styles of music and even ethnic music into the church. We don’t have any group like IziBongo. I don’t know if any other countries do either, but it is great riches brought to the church. Roger You know, when I first came to Japan, I was in language school that first year. We made friends with a clarinetist, and she was feeling turmoil about being in the church because the church told her she couldn’t play. She was a professional clarinet player, but they would not allow her to play clarinet in church because that was not appropriate for Christian worship. But, they said, you can play the piano because we need someone to play the piano. She was like, but I’m not a keyboardist and don’t play the piano very well, and it was hard for her to worship while playing the piano. When we came in, they asked us as missionaries to come give a concert, and we invited her to join us. There were tears in her eyes because that was the first time anyone in the church had ever heard her play the clarinet, which was her heart language. And I was like, wow, well, maybe it’s just this church. Well, then we went and were helping to plant another church out in Chiba, where we met a pastor whose son played the saxophone. And it was the same story. He invited his son to play saxophone once in worship, and the church members got so upset. Saxophone is not appropriate for worship, they said. It sounds worldly. It sounds like jazz, you know. And we’ve come across stories like that over and over again. And I want to tell you one more. Sorry I’m talking so much! But there’s this other story when we met this koto player. She was featured in one of our videos during the conference. I think I’ve shared this in a past podcast episode, but we invited her to come and play koto in worship. That’s a traditional Japanese harp, and it was so beautiful. We loved it, but there were so many people upset afterwards. And there were so many meetings afterwards, not the kind of meetings that you really want to have happen, you know, like with the pastor and the elders. Okay, this person’s upset, and they felt like it was connecting to the non-Christian culture in Japan. They said, “You can’t use the koto in worship. You were distracting me from worship. I was not able to worship God because you had the koto there.” And, you know, the way—I’ve shared this with some of you before—the way that we were able to bring healing to that situation is when they realized how she was able to worship God through her heart language, through the koto, it drew them in and they were able to worship God by seeing how she was worshiping God. It wasn’t a gimmick, you know, it wasn’t like we’re trying to force something on the church, but that this is how she worshiped, and they were able to worship through her. It was that relational key that made all the difference. Mori Um, can I ask you a question? Roger Sure. Mori That was your experience in the beginning. Is that still very much the same in the Japanese churches? Roger I do sometimes continue to hear stories, yeah… Mori This is my subjective, biased opinion, but around 20 years ago, God raised a young man and gave him song after song. An authentic Japanese young man, producing Japanese praise songs, worship songs, and they did some gatherings using yukatas and guitars on the stage, dancing and singing. And those worship songs created by those people, they have quite rapidly spread all across Japan. Roger Oh, wow. I’d like to hear them. Mori Yes. Oh, you know him. Taka. His songs, I believe, have changed the atmosphere of Japanese churches. Nagasawa Takafumi wrote that famous song, “Sono Hi Zen Sekai Ga” (“On That Day”). He started out as a worship leader in his father’s church. Now, he’s the senior pastor. But he was invited as a worship leader to a church in a different place, totally different place, and the pastor, as the congregation sang that song, proudly said to Taka, “Don’t you think this is an awesome song?” He didn’t know that Taka wrote that song, and Taka did not tell him. But today, more instruments are naturally taken into church services. Different styles are tolerated. Not every church, but, by and large, so many churches are resembling Western American churches, worship band in front and leading songs with guitars and drums and bass guitars and keyboard. And it’s spreading. And I just think that change has been happening. But still though, not Japanese authentic instruments or styles. Roger Yeah, that's still pretty rare. Mori Yeah, because of the schism that happened, right in the beginning, the Christians somehow feel that those instruments are not theirs. And to me, that’s okay if Christians don’t play any koto or shakuhachi. Of course, they’re greatly considered by Christians to be a special genre of instrument. Roger Generally. Yeah, Cathy? Cathy That’s one thing that seems to happen when we play. We had an experience in Singapore. A Japanese gal came up and talked to me afterwards and said, “This makes me want to go home and find what is unique from my culture that I can offer to God. It makes me want to go home and find or make something unique from my culture. And so, I think that IziBongo sometimes has that effect when we show what other cultures are doing. Roger Yeah, I also wanted to ask you all, I know that like sometimes I hear this word “appropriation” in the States, because you are not from those cultures, because you are Americans doing that music. If someone was to come at you and say, “Hey, that’s not appropriate for you to be doing that,” how would you respond to them? Paul Well, it depends who it’s coming from, I think, is where we start. We have never had anyone come to us from those nations with a problem with us. In fact, all we’ve ever heard is appreciation that we at least attempted to sing in their language. And again, we don’t do it perfectly. We had one experience up at Prairie Bible College where we played a First Nations song, a Native American song, and there was one young gentleman there who was a young man from the First Nations, and he was so excited. He wanted to sing the song. It was very simple, so he wanted to lead it. It was so amazing to him that he could do that. And almost immediately, we got strong pushback from a missionary couple who’d been there for 30 years working with First Nations peoples who felt like that was very inappropriate for the church. So let me say it this way: What we do is not try to impose on the church what you should do. What we’re doing is saying praise is happening all over the world, not always on Sunday morning. In fact, most of this wouldn’t be in Sunday morning worship, but it’s worship. Some of it’s on the streets of Brazil, a samba. And it was a Christian song sung on the streets of Carnaval. I mean, that’s not Sunday morning. So again, what we’re presenting is just the various expressions of praise. Whether they fit on Sunday morning in the church, your pastor and your worship leaders need to work that out. And we shouldn’t be judging them. They’re the ones who are to guide and guard the flock. So pray for your pastors that they might have vision even when they have reservations. Cathy I would say it’s also not only praise, but Scripture memory songs, storytelling, telling of Bible stories, and historical things. So there are other ways to use the music. Cory And the use of the music that we do when we perform are based on relationships that we have with the communities themselves, either through a Bible translation project or actual one-on-one. So, we have gotten permission to do these songs according to the communities that we’ve come in contact with. Mary And I’ll say that coming back to the U.S. from West Africa and starting to hear this word appropriation, I was a little bit shocked because I was like, oh, what does that mean? You know, I had to say, what does that actually mean? Because to be in West Africa or in that particular culture, you dress with the cloth and you learn their songs and they are thrilled that you are learning their language and wearing their clothes. So appropriation is not about using these things for our own benefit, but it’s about lifting up and respecting that culture. Roger We are almost out of time, but I want to give Mori Sensei the last word. So, think about what you’re going to say. Let me just say that I’ve been moved by talking with all of you, you know, outside this interview, the stories you’ve told me about how people respond saying, wow, I had no idea I could worship God in that way through my culture, through my art, and how it’s encouraging them, empowering them really. You are empowering the nations to say, God has given you these gifts to worship him, and it’s just such an important message. Thank you so much for the time and money you’ve spent to come all the way to Japan to share this with us. We really appreciate it. Mori Sensei, do you have any final comments? Mori Well, thank you very much. I’m so honored. Change is happening in the Japanese churches. It’s not only negative. In one church, 45 minutes away from Tokyo, they started using enka. Enka is very secular, many love songs. They were the songs church members' husbands especially loved. So they invited the husbands and did a couples' night. They served beer and they sang enka. And the people loved it. Actually, the wives loved it too. So, some changes are happening. Also, Japanese instruments—koto, shakuhachi, shamisen—are not widely used in the churches. I think that’s because nowadays Japanese people have grown up without those instruments nearby. But those who have, they should be invited to the churches to perform and make them feel at home. Still, the Japanese churches are very much under the control of pastors. So these gatherings would be excellent for the Japanese pastors to know and come attend, listen to, hear the stories. That’s probably the challenge for the near future. Roger Thank you. Thank you so much, all of you. I really appreciate it. God bless you. You've been listening to the Art Life Faith Podcast. To watch the video of this podcast or many other videos from the conference, please go to our website: www.communityarts.jp. As we say in Japan, “Ja, mata ne.” We'll see you next time.
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The Champions League final in Budapest will be talked about for decades, and right at the center of the drama was Achraf Hakimi. Playing all 120 grueling minutes of tactical warfare against Arsenal, the Moroccan superstar didn't just help PSG secure back-to-back European crowns—he stepped up as the ultimate leader when it mattered most.In this episode, we break down an unforgettable night of football and look ahead to Hakimi's next monumental challenge on the world stage:How Hakimi took over the leadership reins in the dying minutes of extra time after Marquinhos was substituted, etching his name into PSG folklore.A look at the intense penalty shootout where Hakimi calmly buried his spot-kick to pave the way for PSG's second consecutive Champions League trophy.Shifting focus to the 2026 World Cup in North America, where Hakimi leads African champions Morocco into a brutal Group C opener against Brazil under new manager Mohamed Ouahbi.Tune in as we analyze how the boy from Rabat evolved into one of the top six players on the planet and the undisputed general the Atlas Lions need for another historic World Cup run. Achraf Hakimi, PSG Champions League, Morocco World Cup 2026, football podcast, Champions League final.
Welcome back to The Chai on Life Podcast! Today, I'm speaking with Guila Sandroussy, the creator of Tasty and Hasty which is an Instagram account and website filled with kosher food recipes that as the name suggests, are both fast and delicious.Since summer is finally here, I'm sure we all want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sunshine and Guila is helping us with just that. She is spilling all her tips to cooking more efficiently whether it's for Shabbat or weeknight dinners.In our conversation, we speak about:-How she got started as a food blogger-How her Moroccan background influences her cooking today, and also how it doesn't-Where she gets the inspiration for her recipes and how you can do the same-How to plan out your weekly meals in a way that is not overwhelming and makes it feel so easy-Her Shabbat planning and cooking process broken down-Why challah has become a mitzvah she feels really connected to and how she makes time for it-She takes us behind the scenes of her content creation process from how long things take to film to the editing and even answering messages-How she brings cooking into her motherhood journey with her kids — from helping them become less picky eaters to bringing them into the kitchen with her when they're interested in learning…and SO MUCH MORESome of the things we discussed in the episode:Recipes from Guila with 9x13, sheet-pan ideas and freezer tipsQuick-meal links:Easy 9x13 Chicken and Rice9x13 Kids PastaFollow on Instagram:@TastyandhastyIf there is someone you want to see on The Chai on Life Podcast, email alex@chaionlifemag.com or send a DM @chaionlifemag.
Ahead of its historic world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, we sat down with filmmaker Meriem Sakrouhi—the powerhouse director, producer, editor, and co-cinematographer behind the short documentary Mon Taxi. Making history as the first Moroccan short film in over two decades to be officially selected for Tribeca , Mon Taxi is a deeply intimate, 8-minute exploration of grief, migration, memory, and connection. In this episode, Meriem opens up about the moving reality behind the project:The Meaning of "Mon Taxi": The sweet, private family joke that gave the film its title. Architecture to Cinema: How her background as a Moroccan architect shapes her visual storytelling and framing of emotion on the streets of New York. Creative Vulnerability: The emotional process of turning raw, deeply personal moments into a public work of art. This conversation dives deep into the human need to keep speaking across impossible distances. Press play to hear the full story behind one of the festival's most compelling breakouts. Connect with the Film:Instagram: @montaxifilm & @meriemsak Website: montaxifilm.com Connect with UsInstagram: @lastshotmediagroupFacebook: Last Shot Media GroupTribeca Film Festival Coverage:Articles/Reviews/SchedulesLSMG Quick Links/Coverage
Fall Asleep In Minutes Hypnosis: Progressive Muscle Relaxation in a Moroccan Villa Oasis is one of my favorite sleep sessions I've put together — it takes you on a guided journey into a luxurious Moroccan villa, complete with jasmine-scented gardens, softly trickling fountains, and warm lantern light. If you've been lying awake with a busy mind or tension in your body, this one is going to melt all of that away. We work through progressive muscle relaxation from head to toe, then drift into a really immersive visualization of that tranquil oasis setting — it's the kind of experience that makes you feel like you've genuinely escaped somewhere beautiful. Most people are out before it even finishes. Just grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let it do the work.
"Alwan Echoes takes its name from the Arabic word Alwan, meaning “all the colours.”"In this piece I used marranzanu (the Sicilian jaw harp, also known as scaccia pensieri) and flute, creating a bridge between Southern Italy and Morocco: from echoes of Sicilian tarantella rhythms to a melody inspired by Moroccan musical traditions. The field recording from the square of Marrakech, with its percussion, voices, and human presence, became a living soundscape inside the composition, transforming the piece into a dialogue between ritual, travel, and collective memory."Jemaa el-Fnaa music in Marrakesh reimagined by Cristina Italiani.
It's January, and it's raining in Marrakesh for the first time in many months - that doesn't dampen the enthusiasm of the evening musicians, gathered together in circles to sit under umbrellas, sing, clap and play music into the small hours. It was only 8.00pm when this recording was made, but it already felt like an all-night party. Recorded in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2026 by Cities and Memory.
Walking out of the mountain village of Imlil in the Atlas Mountains, we come across a powerful waterfall next to a cave - except the cave has an improvised Moroccan cafe built into it - resulting in this soundscape of powerful torrents of water next to tourists taking selfies and ordering coffee. Recorded in Imlil, Morocco, January 2026 by Cities and Memory.
1990s teenage trance prodigy and superstar DJ, James Holden on lighting out for the territories of modular synthesizers, spiritual jazz, Moroccan ceremonial music and Live Coding.
Welcome back to Travel Stories with Moush! Today I am joined by Bob van den Oord, CEO of Langham Hospitality - a name synonymous with timeless, storied luxury. With over 160 years of Langham history behind him and properties spanning the globe, Bob doesn't just witness the world of luxury travel, he shapes it. In this episode, we travel through history, culture and extraordinary hidden gems, and Bob shares what luxury truly means in today's ever-evolving world of travel. Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. Marrakech - Where Culture Collides. Bob's recent visit left a lasting mark - the hospitality, the people and the food are second to none Moroccan culture beautifully intertwined with French influences creates something entirely unique The legendary Royal Mansour comes highly recommended. It's one of the most extraordinary luxury experiences in the world. https://www.royalmansour.com/en/marrakech/ 2. Istanbul - Where Europe Meets Asia. A city where two continents, two cultures and centuries of history converge in the most spectacular way. Rich in people, food and soul It's a destination that every traveller to experience 3. Venice - The One Destination Everyone Must Visit The ultimate once-in-a-lifetime destination Gateway to the Oriental Silk Road, a mecca of art, food, fashion and culture Home to the Biennale, world-class cuisine and architecture unlike anywhere else on earth 4. Langham London - Where It All Began Built in 1865, it was the first hotel in Europe with elevators, running hot and cold water and afternoon tea service The Wigmore - Langham's iconic "posh pub", is now one of London's most beloved destination bars Langham concierges offer their own exclusive tour of their London, a truly personal way to experience the city 5. Saudi Arabia - A Story Being Written Right Now Langham is opening a property at the UNESCO-protected Diriyah Gate, adjacent to the new Opera House in Riyadh Bob believes deeply in being part of Saudi Arabia's extraordinary evolution and cultural renaissance 6. Jerez, Southern Spain - The Ultimate Off-the-Grid Escape The sherry region of Spain where you can experience sherry tastings every evening, horse riding on the beach and dinners in the vineyard Slow, spacious, deeply personal travel that city breaks simply cannot offer 7. Korea - Destination of the Year for 2026 Bob predicts Korea will be the hottest destination of 2026 as travellers look beyond a crowded Japan. K-pop, Korean dramas, incredible food and a culture-rich travel scene that is truly having its moment 8. China - The Most Underrated Destination in the World Bob's advice: take a full month and travel through it properly - you will not regret it. Vast, diverse and deeply misunderstood as a travel destination From north to south, the cultures, food, history and experiences are unlike anywhere else on earth 9. Bangkok - The World's Greatest Culinary City Michelin-starred dining sits side by side with the world's best street food Southeast Asian, Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines all coexist in one extraordinary city 10. Tuscany - Bob's Hidden Gem A magical stay at the Ferragamo property Castiglion Del Bosco. https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/castiglion-del-bosco Truffle hunting with a local farmer, followed by a home-cooked meal Olive oil tastings, cheesemaking and the kind of deeply immersive, bespoke travel that stays with you forever Coming Up in the World of Langham: Venice, 2027 - Murano Island, overlooking the lagoon Bangkok, 2026 - On the Chao Phraya River in the historic Custom House Riyadh - At the UNESCO-protected Diriyah Gate, adjacent to the new Opera House Dubai – Coming Soon Connect with Langham Hospitality: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/ Thank you for tuning in to Travel Stories with Moush! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating or review - it truly helps us reach more travelers like you. Drop a comment and tell us which destination from today's episode is going straight to your bucket list? Stay connected with me on https://www.instagram.com/moushtravels/ to find out who's joining me next week. Explore all past episodes and destinations here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/travel-stories-with-moush/id1691525895 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pAUXiXuRLv1E9WFznWm7T?si=qA_E3Cf8RqKT97pUJcINxQ https://www.youtube.com/@travelstorieswithmoush Until next time…safe travels and keep adventuring. "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we're breaking down Moroccan Christmas! When Meredith gets too drunk at Phyllis' Moroccan themed Christmas party and lights her own hair on fire, Michael forces an intervention. Phyllis also reveals to the entire office that Angela is having an affair with Dwight. Well, everyone in the office except Andy… The ladies talk about how this was a big prop week for prop master, Phil Shea, Jenna finds something special while cleaning out her desk and Angela shares one of the best Michael Scott alts that didn't make it into the show. We also hear clips from Stephen Saux on what it was like to test out the fakey Dwight desk used in the cold open, and Jen Celotta shares a very funny Paul Liberstein story. So get ready for a big shot of Michael Scott and enjoy this episode! See Office Ladies Animated on Comedy Central's Cartuna: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD7nPL1U-R5rmvJo2L49IK-vKu2qB-fvx Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9.43pm, and by night the Jemaa el-Fnaa square turns into a musical paradise - gone are the grim snake charmers and animal handlers, and in their place circles of musicians fill the south end of the square, playing various forms of amazing Moroccan music. This recording moves back and forth between several groups, enjoying the music. Recorded in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 2026 by Cities and Memory.
Episode 098 brings a double dose of low end theory, welcoming a pioneering pair of underground bass legends percolating on opposite coasts, both cats deep in the streets and boasting decades in the game, with the catalogues and collaborators to prove it. 0:00 - ep.098 preview 3:30 - High Sierra Music Festival 2026 6:30 - The Upful Update 12:00 - intro: Club d'Elf's MIKE RIVARD [aka Micro] 15:00 - INTERVIEW w/ MICRO [83m] 1:38:00 - introducing LONNIE MARSHALL 1:42:00 - INTERVIEW w/ LONNIE [43m] 2:24:30 - afterglow x ViBE Junkie Jamz First up Mike Rivard [aka Micro] - bass/sintir/founder/visionary of Boston's jazz-trance-dub-hop institution known as Club d'Elf. Twas an honor and privilege to finally tap in with Micro after a quarter century of fandom and awe. We chop it up at length about his group's unicorn career, magnificent co-conspirators like the late Mark Sandman, John Medeski, Brahim Fribgane (RIP), Joe and Mat Maneri, Dave Tronzo, and (Friends Of The Pod) Mister Rourke, Adam Deitch, Ryan Zoidis, Jonny G, among several others. We learn about Moroccan sintir; the healing powers of Gnawa trance music; plant medicines and Terrence McKenna; Micro's personal trials and tribulations along the way; his perspective on the integral role of independent music venues; interpolating NOLA Second Line rhythms in tandem with Morrocan traditions; and revisiting his embryonic journeys with the Grateful Dead as a wide-eared, curious youngster. In April 2026, Club d'Elf unveiled their latest full-length LP Loon & Thrush, a positively magnificent affair in a deep, eclectic d'Elf canon brimming with brilliant configurations and bold adventuring. We chase that inspired dialog with another informative chat featuring LA-based bassist/badass Lonnie Marshall from pioneering underground funk/hip-hop squadron Weapon of Choice. Lonnie was kind enough to hop on the line and discuss his life of Nutmeg Music, his bombastic and eclectic history and colorful persona, lineage from the P-Funk family tree and his teenage era rolling with Bootsy Collins' Boot Camp, storytelling and dope collabs, daKAH hip-hop orchestra, recording/gigging with Joe Strummer's debut solo LP/group, reflections on his brother Arik Marshall's brief, chaotic moment with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and long-term run backing Macy Gray. Plus a whole lot more in this educational inspirational get down with the most mega-nutt mug to ever bless these podwaves! Bassist/sintir sorcerer Mike Rivard [aka MicroVard] defies any sort of rigid genre-specifics or generic categorization. The cat finds himself at home in a bewildering array of musical/cultural settings: from the good ol' Grateful Dead to the melancholic-rock of his late friend Mark Sandman and Morphine, to the mountains of Morocco with local Berber musicians, plus side trips into the Broadway pits, and tantric trance sessions with John Medeski and Joe Maneri. A "military brat" coming of adolescence in the wide expanses of Minnesota, he took in the local sounds of Prince, Husker Du, and the free-jazz coming out of the University of Minnesota milieu. Eventually a young Rivard would find himself while hitchiking on Dead tour, further opening up nascent doors of perception. Later, Micro set about embarking on Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music in 1981. After graduating, he studied with jazz legend Dave Holland. Inspired by North African gnawa music, he picked up a Moroccan sintir (three-stringed bass lute) and with guidance from Hassan Hakmoun and Maalem Mahmoud Gania, he has become one of a handful of Western musicians proficient on the instrument. He puts all of the shared sacred teachings and wisdom to good use in Club d'Elf, the jazz-world-dub-electronica squad he formed in 1998. Club d'Elf can be heard across more than 15 albums over the past 25 years; an eclectic, pioneering collective with a vast array of co-conspirators from around the world. Club d'Elf website Instagram new album Loon & Thrush After years grinding it out on the LA scene with his brother Arik in Marshall Law, Lonnie Marshall founded Weapon of Choice in 1992, holding down bass and lead vocals. After a video directed by Geoff Moore for their song "Uppity, Yuppity Doolittle" came to the attention of Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, the band was signed to Gossard‘s record label Loosegroove. They released three albums with Loosegroove before the company folded in 2000: "Nut-meg says Bozo the Town" (1994), Highperspice (1996), and Nutmeg Phantasy (1998). In 2001, the band dropped Illoominutty on Fishbone's Nuttsactor 5 record label, and in 2003, they released Color Me Funky. Since 1997, Lonnie has performed alongside members of P Funk and Fishbone, among others, as part of Trulio Disgracias - a constantly mutating funk-rock-jazz collective headed by by Norwood Fisher. Lonnie was an emcee, composer, and performer for daKAH, a 65 piece hip-hop orchestra which coalesced periodically in the Los Angeles area for many years. Before that, Marshall wrote, recorded and toured with the legendary Joe Strummer of The Clash, behind Strummer's dynamic 1989 solo debut Earthquake Weather. Lonnie has contributed/collaborated with Macy Gray, Snoop Dogg, Tone Loc, Ice Cube, George Clinton, Funkadelic, Perry Farrell, Les Claypool, Stone Gossard and his brother Arik Marshall. 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At a time when democracies seem paralyzed by fear and populations are turning inward, award-winning journalist John Kampfner has travelled to ten countries confronting our shared challenges with bravery and imagination. From Japan's inter-generational care system to Moroccan solar panels in the Sahara creating clean energy, John Kampfner's new book Braver New World explores how countries across the globe are solving the most pressing problems. To discuss the finding in his book, John will join us at the Royal Society of Arts for a conversation with The Observer Editor-in-Chief, James Harding, and former UK Foreign Secretary, David Miliband. Join us for an evening of ideas and discussion on how we can learn from others to build a better society. Speakers: John Kampfner, Journalist David Miliband, Former UK Foreign Secretary Chair: James Harding, The Observer Editor-in-Chief Donate to the RSA: https://thersa.co/3ZyPOEa Become an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueemb Follow RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/ Like RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/ Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYU Join our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join
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Dans cet épisode, je suis avec Maisie Peters pour parler de ce que ça fait de grandir à travers sa musique, de passer des “7 week situationships” aux chansons sur le vrai love, et de cette sensation étrange quand des millions de personnes connaissent tes pensées les plus personnelles par cœur.On parle aussi de son nouvel era, de relations, de romance books, de situationships, et de toutes ces émotions qu'on essaie parfois de rendre moins intenses alors qu'elles méritent juste d'être ressenties.Et évidemment on termine avec un fire round et des pâtisseries marocaines !!enjoooy bb
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Hear from former Old Gold defender Romain Saiss as the Moroccan returns to Molineux for the first time since 2022. Also hear from Rodrigo Gomes and David Moller Wolfe as the pair reflect on the season and look ahead to the final Premier League game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colm Tóibín suggests getting down to zero with Shostakovich's last string quartet; Poet, Karen Solie points out Nathalie Léger's 2012 book, Suite For Barbara Loden,; and Luke Clancy is learning to assemble a soundsystem in the Moroccan outback with the help of director Óliver Laxe's 2025 film, Sira
Timothy Adams is renowned as a classical residential architect, and his practice spans vernaculars and centuries. Architectural inspiration and interpretations include the Cotswolds; a French chateau; a Moroccan retreat; and a Federal farmhouse, with each specifically created for that client and place, and featured in his new monograph, “Tradition Made New.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome back Aneesa Waheed, an entrepreneur, world traveler, author, and an expert in Moroccan cooking. She'll tell us about her latest culinary endeavors and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Send us Fan MailPeaches is back for the May 14 Daily Drop—and today's brief hits everything from tragedy in Morocco to artificial intelligence saving aircraft in live combat.The United States Army confirms recovery of both soldiers lost off the Moroccan coast, the United States Navy admits it could literally run out of operational money by July, and the United States Marine Corps is now forcing service-wide AI training. Then it gets wild—Air Force Special Operations Command says an AI tool is actively saving aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper losses are stacking up, a Northrop T-38 Talon goes down in Alabama, and Russia just launched 800 drones across Ukraine in one day.Peaches keeps it blunt: AI is no longer “coming”—it's already in the fight… and if America doesn't speed up, other countries aren't waiting.Bottom line: the future battlefield is already here… and it's moving fast.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Locked In on Tasty Gains 02:00 Final Recovery in Morocco 05:00 4,000 Soldiers Not Going to Poland 07:00 Border Mission Gets a New Boss 09:00 Indo-Pacific Air Defense Matters 12:00 USS Ford Finally Comes Home 14:00 Navy Could Run Out of Money?! 17:00 Marines Get Mandatory AI Training 20:00 San Diego, Pennsylvania & OTS Updates 23:00 Air Force Special Operations Command Says AI Is Saving Aircraft 27:00 MQ-9 Fleet Takes Heavy Losses 30:00 Northrop T-38 Talon Crash in Alabama 33:00 United States Space Command Plans Orbital Warfare 36:00 New Arctic Cutters Are Coming 39:00 10,000 Containerized Missiles?! 42:00 Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping 45:00 Israel Shifts Back to Gaza 48:00 Russia Launches 800 Drones 51:00 UK Finally Shows Up in Hormuz 53:00 Final Thought—Adapt or Get Left Behind
Beyond the Orientalist myth of being seductive, mysterious, and dangerous, what is the reality of Tangier? Professor of anthropology Majid Hannoum deconstructs the invention of the Maghreb and delves into the complex socioeconomic and racial fabric of contemporary Moroccan cities. He explores how colonial legacies continue to shape identity, from the very term "Maghreb" – which he argues did not exist in pre-colonial Arabic historiography in its current sense – to the phenomenology of color that influences modern social hierarchies in Tangier. 00:00 Introduction 01:50 The Colonial and Post-Colonial Invention of the Maghreb 03:31 Neighborhood Politics and Class Dynamics in Meknes, Morocco 06:12 Historical Evolution of Maghreb in Arabic Historiography 09:17 Deconstructing Orientalist Myths and the Seductive Image of Tangier 12:47 Historical European Gazes 18:03 Tangier in Pre-Colonial Times 19:41 Tangier in Fiction, Songs, and Folktales 23:41 Exploring Migration, Sexuality, and the City's Unseen Sides 25:59 Socioeconomic Realities 30:23 Migration Patterns and the Phenomenology of Color in Moroccan Urbanism 32:59 The Native Colonial Gaze and Socioeconomic Racialization 39:46 Decolonizing Ibn Khaldun & Challenging the Myth of European Discovery 43:24 Translation Ideology 50:43 Discourse Analysis and the Radical Critique of Academic Categories 53:40 Scholarly Recommendations for Unlearning and Decolonizing Knowledge Majid Hannoum is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas whose extensive research focuses on North Africa. Growing up in Meknes, Morocco, his personal history is rooted in the very urban and socioeconomic dynamics he explores in his academic work, such as the internal class and neighborhood hierarchies within Moroccan cities. His scholarship is deeply concerned with deconstructing colonial narratives and unlearning entrenched mindsets. Connect with Majid Hannoum
This week the World Cinema Project boxset changes pace a bit with Trances, Ahmed El Maanouni's 1981 documentary on Moroccan avant-garde band Nass El Ghiwane. But it doesn't change pace too much, as this Nass El Ghiwane's music is firmly anti-colonial and the band members' interviews deliver overt Marxist messaging in much the same way as the previous four films of the set have been.
モロッコのブリタ外相とテレビ会談を行う茂木敏充外相、8日午後、外務省茂木敏充外相は8日、モロッコのブリタ外相とテレビ会談を行った。 Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, agreed Friday to strengthen bilateral relations, mainly in the economic field, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the two nations' diplomatic ties.
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened 121 points higher this morning at 41,259. Turnover reached $20.3 billion NT. On Wednesday, the market set more closing records. Tech stocks helped support the market after a rally (上漲) on Wall Street overnight. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing closed unchanged (持平). But investors bought other chip stocks (晶片股), which gave the market strong support. ---- MOFA says Taiwan is working with allies to build drone supply chain center The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Taiwan is working to become the Asia-Pacific center for the democratic drone (無人機) supply chain (供應鏈). The head of MOFA's Drone Diplomacy Task Force, Chiang Zhen-wei, made the statement at the Taiwanese-German Aerospace Conference in Taipei. Chiang said Taiwan plays an important role in the global "non-red" drone supply chain because of its strong manufacturing abilities. He said the task force is using Taiwan's experience in "chip diplomacy" to help develop the drone industry. He added that drones could become an important part of Taiwan's national defense (國防). At the same time, Taiwan is working with allies and like-minded countries to promote drone-related projects. ---- Lai gives top honor to Michael Fonte for supporting Taiwan-U.S. ties President Lai Ching-te has given one of Taiwan's highest honors (榮譽) for foreign nationals (外國人士) to Michael J. Fonte. Fonte is a former head of the DPP's mission in the United States. He received the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon at a ceremony at the Presidential Office. Officials said Fonte was honored for his important work in promoting Taiwan-U.S. relations. Fonte first came to Taiwan in 1967 as a missionary (傳教士). He worked with farmers in Taichung, Changhua, and Miaoli. ---- White House says deal may be coming to end Iran conflict (衝突) U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are making progress. Reports say a one-page memo (備忘錄) is being prepared. It could help end the war in the Middle East. But Trump is also warning that he could resume (恢復) attacks on Iran. His comments came 24 hours after his Secretary of State said Operation Epic Fury had ended. Simon Marks reports from Washington. ----- Search continues for missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco More than 600 military personnel (軍事人員) from several countries are searching for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco. They disappeared during U.S.-African military exercises. The search is now in its fifth day. Teams are looking in underwater caves and along the Atlantic coast near the training area. Officials believe the soldiers may have been on a recreational hike (休閒健行) and may have fallen into the ocean. The African Lion military drills include more than 7,000 personnel from over 30 countries. The drills are set to end Friday. Moroccan and U.S. forces are taking part in the search, along with aircraft and vessels (船隻). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
In this podcast we talked about Morocco being the first African country to reach this far in the World Cup and debated on wether Moroccans consider themselves African or not. We then finished by discussing our New Year's resolutions and expectations for the next year.
Abderrahim Ouarghidi was born and raised in Morocco, but until the day he and his wife Bronwen Powell found them during fieldwork, he had never seen collard greens there.
In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer discuss the latest market themes, including UK–US relations, soft power, crypto markets, commodities and the wider small-cap landscape.The show features interviews with Coinsilium Group, Critical Mineral Resources, and EnergyPathways plc, covering digital assets and prediction markets, Moroccan copper exploration, and the UK's long-duration energy storage opportunity.The episode wraps up with the latest movers and shakers, plus the usual football, streaming and weekend chat.00:00 - 00:04:39 Weekly News Roundup00:04:39 #COIN Interview00:26:50 #CMRS Interview00:47:12 #EPP Interview01:07:28 #NOG 01:08:16 #SYNT #MILA 01:10:30 #QDE 01:12:37 #AML 01:16:06 #HALO Disclaimer & Declaration of InterestThis podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast.
Chris Holman welcomes Meghan Hubbs, Small Business Programs Manager, Velocity, Sterling Heights, MI. Tell us a little about Velocity and its role in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in Macomb County? Can you briefly explain the Professional Fellows Program and how Velocity became involved bringing it to Macomb County? From your time in Morocco, what key lessons or insights stood out that could apply to small businesses here? What similarities did you see between entrepreneurs in Morocco and those in Michigan, especially around challenges and growth? How do international exchanges like this benefit local businesses and the broader regional economy? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ VELOCITY STRENGTHENS MACOMB COUNTY'S ROLE AND EXPANDS GLOBAL TIES THROUGH MOROCCO EXCHANGE U.S. Department of State exchange empowers local small business leader to connect with international entrepreneurs Sterling Heights, MI — Velocity, a Sterling Heights business incubator, accelerator and coworking hub, is strengthening its global partnerships and expanding Macomb County's role in the international innovation ecosystem following Meghan Hubbs' participation in the Professional Fellows Program for the Middle East and North Africa, a U.S. Department of State-sponsored initiative. Hubbs, Velocity's small business programs manager, was selected, along with Cynthia Respert of REBRANDX, to participate in a 10-day outbound exchange in Morocco after Velocity served as a host organization for international fellows Mawlay Hassan of Morocco and Mohamed Texana of Algeria through the program. The exchange is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and managed in partnership with Legacy International and Global Ties Detroit, which serves as the local inbound placement partner. During her time abroad, Hubbs engaged with business leaders, innovation hubs, universities and economic development organizations to explore Morocco's entrepreneurial landscape. The delegation was hosted by Amideast, an American education and training organization with a longstanding presence in Morocco, and the U.S. Embassy in Rabat. The visit overlapped with America's 250th Anniversary Alumni Summit on Jan. 24 in Salé. The summit convened hundreds of Moroccan alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to celebrate 250 years of American independence and the milestone of 10,000 Moroccan participants in these initiatives. It highlighted the long-term impact of U.S.-inspired leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship through high-level panels, hands-on workshops and an innovation exhibition, reaffirming the enduring U.S.-Morocco partnership and commitment to shared economic growth. Hubbs led interactive workshops on building and scaling small businesses, professionalizing creative enterprises, strengthening cooperative mentorship and sustainability, and mastering pitch preparation. She also participated in a panel focused on practical AI adoption for small- and medium-sized enterprises and impactful small-business support strategies. “We are incredibly proud of Meghan for representing Velocity and our region through this prestigious international exchange,” Macpherson said. “Her dedication to strengthening small businesses and building meaningful partnerships ### ABOUT VELOCITY Velocity is designed to accelerate innovation, reinvention, and growth for Macomb County businesses. Located in the Sterling Innovation District, our incubator, accelerator, and coworking space offer world-class opportunities to help businesses thrive.
20260421 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Moroccan chicken casserole. If you cook along, you need the following: · 6-8 chicken thighs skinned and boned · 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil · 1 medium white onion chopped · 3 garlic cloves minced · 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced · 1 zucchini sliced · 1 red bell pepper chopped · 1 teaspoon fresh ginger zest and juice: · ½ cup of 2 oranges · 1 tablespoon honey · 1 cup chicken stock · 1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander · 1 teaspoon ground cumin · 1 teaspoon chili flakes · a pinch of cinnamon · ½ teaspoon ground turmeric · fresh cilantro for topping Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find most of my recipes here
Mo and Mara…and a pack of cheaters on the show again today! Some interesting calls to start your week! Let's do this!Caller #1 is Stacy 24yrs from Manila. Stacy is a young girlwith a set of twins that she and her ex live with. The reason Stacy can't move away from her ex is because she cant afford it. There was time she was more financially stable and seeing other guys, but now that money is tight, she wants to try to fix her thing with baby daddy.Caller #2 is PJ 37yrs from Riyadh Saudi Arabia. PJ ischeating on his wife with hot young Moroccan girl from work. His wife is good to him but the excitement of dating this Once In A Lifetime hottie is too much for him to say no to. GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord communityby going to www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio
Bill Clinton did not merely cross paths with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the 2002 wedding of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Multiple accounts make clear that Epstein and Maxwell were guests of Bill Clinton himself. That fact obliterates the usual escape hatches Clinton defenders rely on. This was not a случай encounter in a crowded diplomatic setting, nor Epstein freelancing his way into proximity. Clinton brought them. He vouched for them. He placed a known sexual predator and his chief fixer into the intimate, vetted circle of a royal wedding as his companions. A former president does not casually invite plus-ones to a monarch's wedding; guest lists are scrutinized, coordinated through diplomatic channels, and politically sensitive. By extending that invitation, Clinton didn't just socialize with Epstein and Maxwell — he actively conferred legitimacy on them at the highest possible level of international prestige.That choice is damning because it fits a broader pattern of behavior that Clinton has never meaningfully accounted for. Inviting Epstein and Maxwell as his guests to a foreign king's wedding occurred after Epstein was already widely known in elite circles as a deeply troubling figure, even if the full criminal case had not yet exploded publicly. Clinton's repeated insistence that he “barely knew” Epstein collapses under the weight of actions like this. You don't barely know someone you bring as your guests to a royal wedding. You don't barely know someone you help usher into diplomatic and aristocratic spaces where trust and discretion are paramount. At best, this reflects grotesque judgment and an indifference to who was being elevated under Clinton's name. At worst, it demonstrates how Epstein's access, protection, and normalization were facilitated directly by powerful figures who knew better and chose silence, convenience, and proximity over accountability.to contact me:bobbyacpucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Bill Clinton brought Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell to Moroccan king's wedding | New York PostBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
On this podcast episode, Miss H and Mr O discuss season 8 episode 15 of 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days. On this episode, Trish's family laughs at Rick's village living, Lisa and Daniel ask for his uncle's blessing again, Elise cries and Josh does a 180 and leaves, Birkan starts to warm up to Laura's friend Michael, Aviva and Stig suspect she might be pregnant, and Emma finally gives up on Moroccan men. We will be back next week to talk about the Season 8 Episode 16 of Before the 90 Days. If you watch Love After Lockup, check out our other podcast channel Love After Lockup Haha, mmkay, where we're covering the current season of Love During Lockup: https://lalmmkay.podbean.com/ If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing and give us a rating.
Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
In the "Kaddish De'Rabbanan" – known as "Kaddish Al Yisrael" – a special prayer is offered on behalf of the Torah scholars and their students. We pray for the wellbeing of the Rabbis, and for "Talmidihon Ve'al Talmideh Talmidehon" – "their students, and their students' students" – that is, for three generations of scholars. This parallels the verse in the Book of Yeshayahu (59:21) in which Hashem promises that the words of the Torah will not depart "from your mouth, from the mouth of your offspring, or from the mouth of your offspring's offspring." The Gemara derives from this verse that if three generations in a family study Torah, then Torah is guaranteed to remain in that family for all generations in the future. Correspondingly, we pray for the scholars, their students, and their students' students. We speak in this prayer of scholars "De'askin Be'Orayta Kadishta" – "who engage in the sacred Torah." Since the word "Orayta" (Torah) is a feminine noun, the adjective must likewise be in the feminine form – "Kadishta" – and not in the masculine form – "Kadisha." One must therefore ensure to recite "Kadishta," with the letter Tav. We emphasize that we pray for these blessings on behalf of scholars in this land and "Be'chol Atar Ve'atar" – in any place, no matter where they are. Some communities have the custom of reciting this phrase as "De'yatbin Ve'askin Be'Orayta Kadishta" – adding the word "De'yatbin" ("who sit…"). Although this is the practice among Moroccan and Tunisian communities, this is not the custom among Syrian Jews. Different versions exist for the phrase "Yeheh Lana U'lechon U'lehon" ("There shall be for us and for you and for them…"), as in some editions, the words "Lehon" and "Lechon" are reversed: "Yeheh Lana U'lehon U'lechon." Hacham Ovadia Yosef maintained that the correct text is "Yeheh Lana U'lechon U'lehon," as it is proper to first extend a blessing "to you" – to those who are present, and only then to others. We pray that Hashem should grant the scholars "Hina Ve'hisda Ve'rahameh" – "grace, kindness and compassion." The word "Hina" is Aramaic for the Hebrew word "Hen" ("grace"), which is sometimes translated as "charm." It denotes an intangible quality that some people have which leads others to like them and wish to deal kindly with them. In order to succeed in life, we need a degree of "Hen," a certain likeability that earns us people's favor and goodwill, and so we bless the scholars that they should not only receive Hashem's kindness and compassion, but also be granted "Hen." Some commentators explain that these three wishes – "Hina, Ve'hisda, Ve'rahameh" – correspond to Abraham, Yishak and Yaakob.
At least 23 people were killed and over 100 injured in multiple explosions in Maiduguri, north-eastern Nigeria, a long-time insurgency hotspot. We examine the effect of the attack on traumatised residents and how they are coping. In response, the Nigerian Army says its troops killed three senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and more than 80 other militants in a major operation in the north-east.Meanwhile, the percentage of female players registered with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) rose from 10% in 2020 to 16.5% in 2026. Yet top-level chess remains male-dominated, with no women in the top 100. Fewer players, limited female coaches and unwelcoming environments are barriers. We speak to 24-year-old Moroccan champion Sarah El Barbry, who's bringing chess online.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Chiamaka Dike Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Moroccan feminist/activist/freethinker Ibtissame ("Betty") Lachgar is in prison for wearing a T-shirt that insulted Islam. Hear about her harrowing story and about how you can help to free her.