Espresso Hour

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  1. 3d ago

    Within Cultures: Egypt's Most Joyful Wedding Tradition

    Drums, music, flowers, and pure joy — welcome to the Zaffa! One of Egypt's most beloved and iconic wedding traditions, the Zaffa is a procession that celebrates love in the most spectacular way. In this episode, Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you deep into Egyptian culture to explore the origins, the rituals, and how the Zaffa has evolved through the generations. Get ready to celebrate!==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Within Cultures: Egypt's Most Joyful Wedding Tradition

  2. 3d ago

    Style Signal: London Fashion Week 2027 Season Collection

    The lights are on, the runway is set, and the fashion world is watching. London Fashion Week 2027 has delivered some of the boldest, most breathtaking collections the industry has ever seen. In this episode, Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you front row — breaking down the standout looks, the designers making waves, and the trends that are about to take over your wardrobe. Fashion forward, always.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Style Signal: London Fashion Week 2027 Season Collection

  3. 3d ago

    The Thinking Room: Tamora & Shakespeare's Most Dangerous Woman

    Villain or victim? Powerful or ruthless? Tamora, Queen of the Goths, is one of Shakespeare's most electrifying characters — and she refuses to be ignored. In this episode, Alya Al-Nuaimi dives into the dark world of Titus Andronicus to explore the woman behind the crown, her fury, her brilliance, and why she still captivates audiences centuries later. The queen has arrived.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    The Thinking Room: Tamora & Shakespeare's Most Dangerous Woman

  4. 3d ago

    Vital Spark: Fresh Air & Lung Health

    We breathe over 20,000 times a day — but are we doing it right? In this episode , Alya Al-Nuaimi explores the powerful connection between fresh air and lung health. From pollution and indoor air quality to breathing techniques that can transform your wellbeing, we unpack everything your lungs wish you knew. Take a deep breath — this one's for you.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Vital Spark: Fresh Air & Lung Health

  5. Sep 25

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Linda Perttula — Finland's Voice at the Heart of Sharjah

    Finland takes centre stage at SINF 2026 as the forum's Guest of Honour country — and there's no better guide into the Finnish storytelling tradition than Linda Perttula, an Edinburgh-based Finnish storyteller who has dedicated her craft to bringing the myths, folklore and oral heritage of the North to audiences around the world. In this conversation recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum, Linda reflects on what it means for Finland to be honoured at one of the Arab world's most prestigious storytelling gatherings — and what Finnish tales carry within them that the world needs to hear right now. From ancient sagas to fireside folklore, Linda explores the timeless art of gathering around a story and letting it do what only stories can: connect us, heal us, and remind us that we were never really strangers. Recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026), Sharjah, UAE. == Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Linda Perttula — Finland's Voice at the Heart of Sharjah

  6. Sep 25

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Zoumba — Seven Times to Sharjah, a UNESCO Prize, and the Story That Changed Everything

    Some storytellers visit Sharjah.  And then there's Zoumba — who keeps coming back, because Sharjah keeps calling. In this special episode of Al-Rawi, we sit with Pape Samba Sow, known to the world as Zoumba, Storyteller from Senegal, on the occasion of his seventh consecutive appearance at the Sharjah International Narrator Forum — this time for SINF 2026, under the theme "Stories of Friends." Zoumba is not just a storyteller. He is a UNESCO Prize laureate, having won the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Best International Storyteller in 2022 — one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world of oral heritage. He was also named a Living Human Treasure, a designation that honors those who carry irreplaceable intangible cultural knowledge and pass it on to future generations. For Senegal, for West Africa, and for the global storytelling community, Zoumba is a living institution. We ask him what it feels like to return to Sharjah after that extraordinary recognition — does the stage feel different? Does he carry it differently? We explore the meaning of coming back, year after year, to a place that has witnessed his growth and his victories. And in a moment of quiet reflection, Zoumba shares with us the single most powerful moment of human connection he has ever experienced through a story — that instant where a tale transcends language, culture, and distance, and touches something universal in us all. From the banks of the Senegal River to the heart of Sharjah — this is the story of a man who has made storytelling his life's sacred work. Recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026), Sharjah, UAE. == Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Zoumba — Seven Times to Sharjah, a UNESCO Prize, and the Story That Changed Everything

  7. Sep 25

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Sanith Santhasa Piyadigamage — Six Books, Two Homelands, One Voice

    How does a young man balance school, a dual identity, and a six-book literary career — all before adulthood? We find out in this conversation with Sanith Santhasa Piyadigamage, Writer, Storyteller and Speaker, representing both Sri Lanka and the UAE, recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026) in Sharjah. Sanith is no stranger to SINF — this is a return visit to the forum where he has become a beloved and respected presence, having made history as one of the youngest storytellers ever to grace its stage. We talk about what it means to come back, what has changed, and what continues to drive him. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in the UAE for over a decade and a half, Sanith carries two homelands in his heart — and his storytelling is where they meet. He opens up about what it means to hold that dual identity, how both cultures fuel his creativity, and the responsibility he feels as a bridge between worlds. He also takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey: how a young student pursuing AS levels in Psychology, Biology and Mathematics still finds the time — and the fire — to write, publish, and perform. With six books already to his name and more on the way, Sanith is redefining what it means to be young and prolific. And with all of that, he leaves us with a heartfelt message to young storytellers everywhere who dare to believe their voice matters. This is a conversation about ambition, identity, and the beautiful courage it takes to tell your story — at any age. Recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026), Sharjah, UAE. == Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Sanith Santhasa Piyadigamage — Six Books, Two Homelands, One Voice

  8. Sep 25

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Denis, A Village, A Language, and a Story Worth Saving

    What happens when your childhood village becomes the seed of every story you'll ever tell? In this episode of Al-Rawi, we sit down with Denis, Author and Storyteller from Russia, on the sidelines of the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026) — held under the theme "Stories of Friends." Denis takes us back to the rural landscapes of his mother upbringing, sharing how her village childhood shaped her voice as a storyteller and formed the emotional core of her work.  He speaks openly about his creative partnership with his mother, how their collaboration breathes life into stories that are deeply personal yet universally felt. But perhaps most poignantly, he speaks about his mission to preserve the Komi-Permyak language — an indigenous tongue of Russia that carries within it an entire world of memory, identity, and ancestral wisdom.  A conversation about roots, responsibility, and the quiet power of a story told in your mother tongue. Recorded at the 26th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF 2026), Sharjah, UAE. == Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM)or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.comFollow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio

    Espresso Hour Live at Al-Rawi 2026- Denis, A Village, A Language, and a Story Worth Saving
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    Espresso Hour
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
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