Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra: A Beacon of Light

Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra: A Beacon of Light

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Dirar Kalash: Rethinking Sound

In this episode, we talk with Palestinian musician Dirar Kalash about his take on “experimentation” in arts and the relationship between the body and music—beyond what the ears can hear. Living with impaired hearing, Dhirar relies in his live performances on a deep understanding ...  Show more

Ziad Sinno: Each end is a beginning

In this episode, we meet singer and music producer, Ziad Sinno. He takes us through his journey: from Beirut to London, transitioning from a physiotherapist to a musician, and from visual impairment to non-sightedness. All of these stories have collided to put him on the path he' ...  Show more

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