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Episode 97 [in English]: Insecuri-Tea (cup 1 of 2)

This is part one of a two-part episode featuring three homo sapiens!  During this portion, we (Nadia Khayrallah, Adam Elsayigh, and Alia) reflect on feelings pertaining to our art practice and where we are currently with that.  We also discuss our thoughts related to the word “activist” and whether or not we claim the label for ourselves.

Credit goes to Nadia for the episode name!

Follow Nadia on IG @nadiainherownworld and Adam @adamelsayigh

Nadia’s website: http://nadiak.tk/
Adam’s website: https://www.adamaelsayigh.com/

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Episode 80 in English: Yallapunk 2019

It’s that time of year again!  This episode is from the Yallapunk festival (year 3).  The episode features some of this year’s Yallapunk participants/attendees:

Phil and Nadim, the Lebanese-Canadian electronic duo Wake Island
http://www.wakeislandmusic.com/
IG: wakeislandmusic
Phil and Nadim talk about the tour they’re currently on, the set they had for Yallapunk, and the importance of touring in regions of the world that are often overlooked.

Miriam Hakim, solo singer/guitarist, and singer of the punk band Giant Kitty
Listen on: Bandcamp iTunes Spotify
IG: giantkittyband, kuzbaramusic
Miriam brought up Giant Kitty’s part in the upcoming film “Acid Test”, talked about a solo project she is working on currently, and more.
http://acidtestfilm.com
PC: M Villegas Photography

Leila Mire & Nadia Khayrallah, dancers and choreographers who performed their piece Arab-Fucking-Esque: Not Your Sexy Harem Girls
Nadia’s website: http://www.nadiak.tk/
Leila’s website: https://www.leilamiredance.com/
IG: leila.mire, nadiainherownworld
This part of the episode includes a description/explanation of the piece as well as a recording from the talkback that happened right after the piece.  The piece is a critique of/reflection on the orientalism present in the Nutcracker as well as other dance contexts.
PC: Mandee Garcia

Nebal Maysaud, Composer
https://nebalmaysaud.com/
IG: postrhythmic_arabesque
Nebal presented a workshop titled, “Using Art to Decolonize Our History”, during which they spoke about the power of art as a tool for reclaiming that which has been culturally appropriated throughout history.  They shared input on how we as SWANA artists can – at whatever pace we need to – develop and learn with the resources that are present.
Decolonized Arabesques: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seHF325rM64
Support Nebal on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nebalmaysaud


Noura Ballout, visual artist, curator, and entrepreneur
http://www.nouraballout.com/
IG: nouraballout
Noura is the founder of Habibi House, a studio & residency space located in Detroit.  They were at the Yallapunk vendor fair (the Yalla Bye shirt was a big hit among attendees!), and they talked on this episode about the significance of wearing something that makes one’s background known, as well as about the work they do in Detroit and in other parts of the country.

Visit www.yallapunk.com to see the full schedule of the incredible people who shared their work throughout the weekend.

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