Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao
Qabeli Pulao is a ubiquitous Afghan dish that is often served at weddings, funerals and other large social gatherings. There … Continue reading Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao
Four Small Habits
When we first went into lockdown back in March, it was only a matter of weeks, if not days, when … Continue reading Four Small Habits
Language Teachers Hate This Man
Some years ago I came across advertisements for Pimsleur language products. They contained pictures of the late American linguist, Paul … Continue reading Language Teachers Hate This Man
Choosing Russian
Language learning has been an interest of mine for most of my life. It goes hand in hand with travelling. … Continue reading Choosing Russian
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
Thank you to everyone who has followed me on this 10 Day musical journey. I hope you enjoyed it as … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 9
On day 6 of this musical survey, I highlighted an all-male choir from Nuristan, Afghanistan. Today, I want to highlight … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 9
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
In 2018, I spent a wonderful six weeks in Sydney, Australia. I loved every minute of it: a glimpse of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
I originally had a different song in mind to share today. However, recent events have led me to change my … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
If asked to pick a song that represents Afghanistan as a whole, I’d probably choose something by Ahmad Zahir or … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
Back in my undergraduate days, I took a survey class on music from around the world. The primary textbook was … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
