
Issam al Abdullah: Learn Arabic with Transit Station
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Today’s episode is about the life of the literary icon: Issam Al-Abdullah. Born in Lebanon in 1941, he became a towering figure in spoken poetry. His life is marked by a deep connection to Lebanon and a commitment to unity. In this episode, we'll discuss Issam Al-Abdullah's evolution from classical to spoken poetry. Samer even conducted an interview with Al Abdullah’s daughter to speak about his legacy and the spoken poetry competition in his honor.
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