All Ears for Bowles’ Moroccan Music
Interest in Paul Bowles’ recordings of Morocco’s traditional music continues unabated, with a new sound exhibit opening this week in Marrakesh.
Cultural Diplomacy
Keep On Walkin’ – Walk Morocco
Moroccan & American, young and young-at-heart, Khalid Jebbar and Danny Garcia set off from the Legation to Walk Morocco – from Tangier to Dakhla.
Blue Mountain, Old Mountain: Bowles by Herrmann
Paul Bowles came alive again in Tangier last Friday, thanks to his friend and musical heir Irene Herrmann, playing the piano in a historic concert at the Legation.
Culturally Significant, Symbolically Strategic
According to the Secretary of State, the Tangier American Legation is the preeminent “Culturally Significant Property.” But we symbolize much more: engagement with the Arab, Muslim, and African worlds, starting during the American Revolution.
Down to the Sea in Tugboats
If my ship ever founders at sea, I want a tugboat there to the rescue. Tugboats on the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Chickasaw Princess of Tangier
The true story of a beautiful American model, stranded in Tangier, saved by two Swiss gentlemen who returned her to her tribal home as a Chickasaw princess.
Los HispanojudÃos
Instead of being an object of protest, Tangier Cervantes Institute’s exhibit “Los hispanojudÃos en Marruecos” underscores the kingdom’s long history of providing refuge to Jews.
Tangier to Tinseltown: Sanaa Hamri
Watch out for Sanaa Hamri: she’s conquered Hollywood. Now she wants to make Tangier Film City on the Strait.
Lobby for the Legation Day
However you do it, be sure to advocate for museums, and especially, lobby for the Legation (from your computer!).
Moroccans In Belgium: 50 Year Love Story
Success Story: Moroccan immigration to Belgium – 50 years old this week – saw some proud sons & daughters return to their Tangier roots… as Belgian elected officials.
