Andrew G. Farrand 1/7/22 Andrew G. Farrand 1/7/22

The Year in Review: 2021

A look back on world events, life milestones, and the best essays, books, music, movies, and more of 2021.

Andrew G. Farrand 8/1/19 Andrew G. Farrand 8/1/19

Panaf: For a Dozen Days in 1969, Algiers was African

In the summer of 1969, the Panafrican Festival of Algiers lit up the Algerian capital. Fifty years later, would 2019 see a remake?

Andrew G. Farrand 12/9/17 Andrew G. Farrand 12/9/17

This Is Oran: Radiant, Rhythmic, and Raw

Oran often seems to wear its seedy reputation proudly. And why not, when everyone else in Algeria knows all the lyrics to your homegrown songs and comes to your nightclubs to let loose?

Andrew G. Farrand 7/23/13 Andrew G. Farrand 7/23/13

Algiers by Night: Ramadan Edition

Andrew G. Farrand 5/20/11 Andrew G. Farrand 5/20/11

The Dublin Tourist Circuit

Andrew G. Farrand 7/20/09 Andrew G. Farrand 7/20/09

Though the Meter Man Lurks, Lisbon Still Delights

Andrew G. Farrand 6/19/09 Andrew G. Farrand 6/19/09

Something like Jazz, au Chellah

Andrew G. Farrand 5/27/09 Andrew G. Farrand 5/27/09

Nor Common Sense, Nor Crowd Control Shall Stay Them

Andrew G. Farrand 10/17/08 Andrew G. Farrand 10/17/08

The Moussem of Moulay Idriss

Andrew G. Farrand 8/4/06 Andrew G. Farrand 8/4/06

Instead, They Sing

Andrew G. Farrand 7/30/06 Andrew G. Farrand 7/30/06

Welcome to Malawi

Andrew G. Farrand 6/19/06 Andrew G. Farrand 6/19/06

Zanzibar: Spice Isle Rhapsody

The Year in Review: 2021

Panaf: For a Dozen Days in 1969, Algiers was African

This Is Oran: Radiant, Rhythmic, and Raw

Algiers by Night: Ramadan Edition

The Dublin Tourist Circuit

Though the Meter Man Lurks, Lisbon Still Delights

Something like Jazz, au Chellah

Nor Common Sense, Nor Crowd Control Shall Stay Them

The Moussem of Moulay Idriss

Instead, They Sing

Welcome to Malawi

Zanzibar: Spice Isle Rhapsody

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