Jara is a female Saudi rapper, artist and lyricist. Behind the musical alter ego of “Jara” is a real young woman, Yara, who moved to Sweden at just 17 to study international relations and psychology. Jara can rap in English, Arabic, and Swedish and she tackles political, personal, and racial subjects through her music. On today’s podcast, she opens up about ... Show More
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"The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides
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40m 28s
Jun 26
"You Are Not Your Thoughts!" -Maha Turki Al-Subaie 154 | Certified Self-Development Trainer & Life Coach
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1h 45m
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The courage to seek the unknown with Liraz, Derya Yildrim, Adrian Younge and Ladybug Mecca
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28m 24s
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31m 3s
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Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke
With infectious energy, singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), details ... Show More
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Dawsha 02: Malikah | دوشة ٠٢: ملكة
In this episode, SceneNoise content creator Zaid Kreshan speaks with Lebanese rap icon Malikah about her return to music, and about her thoughts on the public perception of women in the MENA rap scene.
As an early figure in the region’s industry, Malikah’s insights and anecdotes ... Show More
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May 2022
Arabic Musicology | Youmna Saba
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56m 25s