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26 Years of Shaping Music & Culture in the Arab World | DAM at Quoz Arts Fest 2026

Palestinian hip-hop group DAM is often credited as the first rap group in the Arab world. Now 26 years into their career, the band members join us on the Quoz Arts Fest stage to discuss the group's evolution and how they navigate personal expression amidst political tragedy. The ...  Show more

Fusing Carnatic Music & Contemporary R&B | Gayathri Krishnan at Quoz Arts Fest 2026

South Asian-American artist Gayathri Krishnan discusses her journey, her unique musical fusion, and her performance at Quoz Arts Fest this year. She delves into the tradition of Carnatic music—a classical form from South India—and how her extensive training in it influences her c ...  Show more

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