Tarim Talks

Tarim Talks is back! In this episode, Tumaris Gapur sits down with Uyghur-American authors KR Foenix and SK Korkmas for a conversation about creativity, identity, personal journeys as young authors, and the experiences that have shaped their work. They discuss the challenges of finding your voice, staying authentic, and creating meaningful work within the Uyghur community.Follow Shahnaz at @sk_korkmas and Kekunus at @writer.krfoenix. Also checkout their websites and books: SK Korkmas: https://skkorkmas.wixsite.com/authorKingdom of Gul: Amazon   Barnes & NoblePatima: Amazon   Barnes & NobleKR Foenix: The Boy with the Black Blood: Amazon⁠Follow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: ⁠⁠thetarimnetwork.com⁠

In this episode, Babur speaks to Dr. Rian Thum, about the work that he's doing, how he got started as an academic historian, and what made him decide to focus his studies on Uyghurs. The Sacred Routes of Uyghur History can be found here.Follow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: ⁠thetarimnetwork.com⁠Editor: Kavsar Kurash

Babur Ilchi speaks to Camilla Dilshat, a sculpture artist and Woodwork Fellow at the City & Guilds of London Art School. This episode, they talk about how her sculptures explore her Uyghur identity and bring understanding to her experience in diaspora.Follow Camilla on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camilladilshatHost: Babur Ilchi Editor: MirkamelFollow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: thetarimnetwork.com

Tarim Talks' has a new host! Tumaris Gapur sits down with Yadykar Ibraimov, an acclaimed Uyghur film director, to discuss his latest documentary “Voice of the Glacier”. Yadykar shares behind-the-scenes stories of filming the breathtaking documentary at altitudes over 3000 meters above sea level, offering a unique perspective on nature’s raw beauty. The conversation also delves into his Uyghur identity, exploring how it influences his artistic expression and storytelling in his films. More about Yadykar Ibraimov on social media @yangisar. More about “Voice of the Glacier” @lednik.movie Visit thetarimnetwork.com and keep in touch with us!

Tarim Talks is back! Host Babur Ilchi sits down with Dr. Eric Schluessel, Associate Professor of History and International Affairs at the George Washington University to talk about his latest book, an ambitious translation of Musa Sayrami's "Tarikh-i Hamidi", covering the Muslim rebellions against the Qing Empire in 19th century East Turkistan. They also talk about Turkic historiography, becoming a historian and how to approach it, and the importance of Uyghur history and historians now more than ever. More about Dr. Schuessel here. Purchase the Tarikh-i Hamidi here. Visit thetarimnetwork.com and keep in touch with us!

Tarim Talks with Subi Imam, owner of The Six Prints, a screenprinting shop in Toronto, Canada! Subi recently launched the Etles Hoodie project, incorporating the traditional Uyghur design into modern day fashion, donating the profits to the recently founded Uyghur Canadian Learning Center & Mosque in Ontario. Subi talks about how he became a screenprinter, what he loves about fashion, future project ideas, and how he views design as an art that draws from the world around him. Check out The Six Prints & Subi Imam: thesixprints.ca The Six Prints Instagram Subi Imam Instagram

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Sarvenaz talks to Sherzat, a software engineer at Google. We talk about his journey to America and his passion for computer sciences.  If you want to contact Sherzat, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @sherzat. For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tarimnetwork/support

In this episode, Babur speaks to Lisa Ross, a photographer and visual artist who has documented the Uyghur homeland and worked closely with academics such as Dr. Rahile Dawut. This episode, we talk about how Lisa came to document the Uyghur people, culture, and land, as well as how she creates her artwork. Lisa's website: www.studiolisaross.com/ Asman Collective: https://www.asmancollective.org/ Scholars at Risk: https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/ Everybody is Gone: https://www.thenewwild.org/everybody-is-gone

In this episode of Tarim Talks, Babur talks to Amelia Pang, an investigative journalist and author. Amelia's work has been published in Mother Jones, The New Republic,  and she is currently an editor at EdTech Magazine. We discuss her upcoming book, "Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods", which explores the supply chains of forced labor in China. We also talk about the story she shared with us about rediscovering her Uyghur heritage (NOTE: This story has since been published on the New York Times. A link will be included below.).  To learn more about Amelia, you can visit her website ameliapang.com The New York Times published personal piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/opinion/uighur-xinjiang-china.html For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!

In this episode of Tarim Talks, our newly joined host, Sarvenaz, talks to Eliyar Alim, a modern nomad who has hitchhiked his way from the Netherlands to Australia. We discuss his most interesting experiences, his motivation to travel, the effects of Covid-19 on his plans, and some useful advice about travelling.  If you want to contact Eliyar, you can reach out to him on Instagram at @nomad_eliyar.  For more Tarim Network content, go to www.thetarimnetwork.com and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!