Azerbaijani Radio Hour

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Season 2: 2011-2012


  • 2/19/2012 The Refugee: The Long Joruney of Anar Usubov February 19

    Anar Usubov speaks with Karabakh Foundation Program Officer Joshua Noonan about the film which depicts his flight from Khojali after the massacre and the memories that haunt him to this day of the tragedy.

      • 2/12/2012 The Life and Times of World Famous Alim Gasimov February 12

        Alim Gasimov speaks with Karabakh Foundation Program Officer Joshua Noonan about his life, music and US concert tour.

            • 2/5/2012 Baku's First Oil Boom February 5

              Parvin Ahanchi who originated from Karabakh and currently lives in Baku discusses the First Azerbaijani Oil Boom with Karabakh Foundation Program Officer Joshua Noonan.

                • 1/29/2012 Caspian Dreaming January 29

                  Tim McNaught discusses his time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Azerbaijan and the creation of the Caspian Dreamers.

                  • 1/22/2012 US-Azerbaijani Cultural and Educational Exchange January 22

                    Chris Jones from US Embassy Baku speaks about Azerbaijani US cultural and educational exchange while also sharing his impressions of life in Azerbaijan.

                      • 1/15/2012 Azerbaijani Recollections January 15

                        Carol VanOosterom from Toronto speaks on Azerbaijani Radio Hour about her recollections of Azerbaijan and the work that she did in Baku.

                        • 1/8/2012 Peace Corps Presence January 8

                          Shamsiyya Mustafayeva shares her experiences as training director of the Peace Corps in Azerbaijan. Informed by personal experiences, her observations of the comparison and contrasts of the systems of higher education in Azerbaijan and the United States are also discussed.

                          • 12/25/2011 Kamancha Revisited December 25

                            A special Christmas re-airing of a 2010 radio program to accommodate an astounding interest in the instrument among the Experiencing Jewish Azerbaijan event on December 22, 2011.

                            • 12/18/2011 The Azerbaijan Jewish Community December 18

                              A special re-airing of a 2010 interview with Jason Katz to honor Hanukkah and the December 22 Karabakh Foundation program, "Experiencing Jewish Azerbaijan."

                            • 12/11/2011 An American on Mugham: An Interview with Jeffrey WerbockDecember 11

                              Jeffrey Werbock is interviewed.

                            • 12/04/2011 Azerbaijani Americans December 4

                              Alan Pendleton president and general manager of new world radio discusses issues of identity and culture preservation amongst Azerbaijanis and Azerbaiji Americans living in the United States.

                            • 11/27/2011 Reflections on Musical Icon Uzeyir Hajibeyov November 27

                              Special Guest Dr. Aida Huseynova reflects on famous musician Uzeyir Hajibeyov.

                            • 11/20/2011 Call-in with Professor Audrey Altstadt November_20

                              Special guest, renowned historian and Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Answers questions from the audience.


                            • 11/13/2011 Identity pt 2 November_13

                              In the second part of a two part series, special guest, renowned historian and Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Audrey Altstadt speaks about Azerbaijani identity.


                            • 11/06/2011 Identity pt 1 November_6

                              In the first part of a two part series, special guest, renowned historian and Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Audrey Altstadt speaks about Azerbaijani identity.


                            • 10/23/2011 Cuisine October 23

                              Special guest and world renowned chef and author Amy Riolo talks about the Karabakh Foundation’s upcoming cookbook Cuisine of Karabakh. She discusses how she got the recipes, the process of preparing dishes, and the overall deliciousness of Azerbaijani food.


                            • 10/16/2011 National Independence Day October 16

                              Special guest Dr. Adil Baguirov, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Karabakh Foundation, joins the radio program to share the importance of celebrating National Independence Day in Azerbaijan.


                            • 10/09/2011 Chess October 9

                              Special guest Bahruz Babayev from the Karabakh Foundation Baku office discusses the importance of chess in Azerbaijan.


                            • 10/02/2011 Architecture October 2

                              Special guest Danny Forster. Danny will tell us about his exciting journey exploring Baku's new innovative cultural center.


                            • 9/25/2011 Jewish/Azerbaijani Relations September 25

                              Special guest Lesley Weiss, the Director of Community Services and Cultural Affairs for NCJS, discusses the relationship with those in and around Azerbaijan and the Jewish Community.


                            • 9/18/2011 Aida Husenova Speaks on Composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov September 18

                              Special guest Aida Husenova from the Baku Music Academy speaking about Uzeyir Hajibeyov, an Azerbaijani and Soviet composer and conductor.



                          • 9/11/2011 US/Azerbaijani Friendship September_11

                            Special guest Elin Suleymanov, Consul General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United States, discusses with us the importance of cultural diplomacy and the friendship that has developed between the United States and Azerbaijan on this somber day.



                          Season 1 Radio Hour: November 2010-May 2011

                          Other Karabakh Foundation initiatives include: Azerbaijani Documentary Project, Azerbaijani Rug Initiative, and Azerbaijan Heritage Campaign
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