Radio Rumi

Radio Rumi

Radio Rumi

Radio Rumi is hosted by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz at the University of Maryland. Keshavarz is author of award winning books including Reading Mystical Lyric: the Case of Jalal al-Din Rumi (USC Press,1998), Recite in the Name of the Red Rose (USC Press, 2006) and a book of literary analysis and social commentary titled Jasmine and Stars: Reading more than Lolita in Tehran (UNC Press, 2007). She has also published other books and numerous journal articles. Keshavarz is a published poet in Persian and English and an activist for peace and justice.

Categories: Arts

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In this summer special episode, I discuss the worldly awareness of medieval Persian poets and thinkers, emphasizing their attention to cultures different than their own. Three figures are showcased: the philosopher Aziz Nasafi, Rumi, and Sa'di of Shiraz.


Previous episodes

  • 68 - Radio Rumi Program 66: The Lands and Seas Are Vast, and the People Numerous 
    Wed, 28 Jun 2023
  • 67 - Radio Rumi Program 65: The Blessed Madness That Helps You Find the Moon! 
    Thu, 11 May 2023
  • 66 - Radio Rumi Program 64: Dance Them Out of Your Life! 
    Thu, 13 Apr 2023
  • 65 - Radio Rumi Program 63: The Winter Is Gone, Did You Hear? 
    Wed, 29 Mar 2023
  • 64 - Radio Rumi Program 62: I Saw Angels Knocking on the Door of the Wine-House 
    Thu, 09 Mar 2023
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