Matthew Bromley

Born in a village in northwest Algeria, Cheika Remitti sang high-energy songs of love, loss and society that pioneered rai music. Beloved by fans for more than 60 years until her death in 2006, her influence and popularity endure.

From hummus to harira to olive oil, ever since the dawn of agriculture, the Middle East has offered delicious, healthy, environmentally low-impact foodways that honor tradition while embracing innovation.