More than 50 years later, Sister Sledge, the matriarchs behind the timeless anthem, We Are Family, have inspired the second generation to tap into their own artistry.
Dubai: From award-winning magical realism to a hard-hitting refugee thriller, read on for the films from Arab directors that grabbed our attention last year. “Feathers” Director: Omar El-Zohairy Starring: Samy Bassouny, Mohamed Abd El-Hady, Fady Mina Fawszy A woman’s husband is turned into a chicken, forcing her to take care of his family. When he comes back, she kills him.
Saturday 12/18, 12 pm on Women Focus Carol Boss talks with Debbie Sledge, one of the four sisters who formed the vocal group Sister Sledge and who became global superstars. They have been a symbol of unity with their iconic worldwide hit and album "We Are Family" as well as recording some of the biggest dance anthems of all time. Joining in the conversation is daughter Camille Sledge who is a well-known singer in her own right and founder of the School of Hip Hop in Phoenix which gives back to the community and introduces young people to music performance. Although there is also a new generation of Sledges creating music under the name Sledgendary, the original Sister Sledge band continues to perform.
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‘Huda’s Salon’ Hany Abu-Assad has long been one of Palestine’s most lauded filmmakers, receiving an Oscar nomination for his now-classic 2005 film “Paradise Now,” and another for 2013’s “Omar.” Both movies chronicled men struggling under occupation, uncertain of how to best live their lives for themselves, their families, or their country. With “Huda’s Salon,” Abu-Assad