Tag Middle East

Optimistic In Alexandria – March 9, 1979

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS World News Roundup + Hourly news – March 9, 1979 Optimism was the big word for this March 9th in 1979. President Carter arrived in Cairo…

Update 18 – Emergency Fundraiser: Chilly Winds

4 days left to go and it may be down to the wire. Let me just say that the outpouring of support, love and encouragement has been truly humbling, and I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am…

Tunisian And Algeria – Shapes Of Things To Come – 1958 – Past Daily Reference Room

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – The Situation in Tunisia and Algeria – February 14, 1958 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. With the growing movement towards independence and self-determination on the parts of…

A-WA – Live At Trans Musicales Festival, Rennes 2014 – Nights At The Roundtable: Rock Without Borders Edition

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – A-WA, in concert at Trans Musicales 2014 – Rennes – December 4, 2014 – RFI/FIP Not to be confused with the San Fernando Valley band Haim (even…

A Town Like Fallujah – November 5, 2004

Or click on the link here for Audio Player – BBC Radio 4 – PM – November 5, 2004 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A different look at the way news was reported during the Iraq War, this November 5th…

Beirut Requiem – October 28, 1975

Click on the link here for Audio Player – NBC Nightly News – October 28, 1975 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Another day of stress and wonderment, this October 28th in 1975. Beginning with news of the intensified fighting between…

Out Of One Frying Pan – October 10, 1945

Click on the link here for Audio Player – WOR News – October 10, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection With the War over, and peace settling in, October 10th, 1945 was a day loaded with transition, and frustration, and…