Category Algeria
Marnia Lazreg, a remarkable scholar and long-time sociology professor at Hunter College, passed away a few weeks ago. With over 40 years of work in academia, she racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Not only did she have a… Continue Reading →
I spent two incredible years in Algeria and vividly recall the local dishes with their rich flavors and colors. Fresh flatbread baked on a griddle, just steps from the Premier Mai market. The daily specials at the tiny restaurant up… Continue Reading →
The city of Oran, along the Mediterranean in western Algeria, boasts a remarkable story — ruled by Arab and Berber dynasties, the Spanish, the Ottomans, and the French, before Algerian independence in 1962. As you walk through Oran today, the… Continue Reading →
The desert landscape of Taghit is absolutely breath-taking. Nestled deep in Algeria along the Sahara, the town rests against the dunes, which rise up like towering walls of sand. Nearby, narrow roads beside dried river beds lead to outcroppings etched… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of Algerian music? If you’re like me, you instantly think of the raï genre. Famous raï singers include Cheb Khaled, with hits like Didi and Aicha, or Cheb Mami with the song Ana… Continue Reading →