As politicians and the media increasingly stoke the fires of aggressive paranoia be­tween the Western world and Middle East, the work of activists, artists and...

As politicians and the media increasingly stoke the fires of aggressive paranoia be­tween the Western world and Middle East, the work of activists, artists and others who seek to emphasize our deep historical and human connections above our differences play an important role in rebalancing toward a healthier, more accurate perspective. Such is the case with the present recording.