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
Jan 11
An Unscripted Conversation with Nada Baeshen & Ahd Kamel
In this raw conversation, Mo, Ahd, and Nada talk about the drastic evolution of their live from the restrictions of the past to the booming creative industries of today. They get into the transition from corporate banking to the red carpet, the challenges of modern parenting in a ... Show More
1h 25m
Dec 31
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan: Chairman of Saudi Esports Federation
HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan 170 | Chairman, Saudi Esports FederationOn this episode, we were honored to welcome HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation.We explore the remarkable evolution of Saudi Arabia’s gaming and esports s ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2023
The courage to seek the unknown with Liraz, Derya Yildrim, Adrian Younge and Ladybug Mecca
Liraz, Derya Yildrim, Adrian Younge and Ladybug Mecca discuss art as propaganda, the exhaustion of performing on stage and having the courage to seek the unknown. Liraz is an Israeli-Iranian singer, musician and actress. In 2022 she released her album Roya, a collaboration betwee ... Show More
28m 24s
Jul 2021
'Good for the ego, bad for the soul' with Manika Kaur, Ali Riaz Baqar, Gurujas Khalsa and Abi Sampa
Manika Kaur, Ali Riaz Baqar, Gurujas Khalsa and Abi Sampa discuss individual definitions of success, why you're going to offend somebody no matter what music you make, the rollercoaster effect, and what their studio spaces look like.Manika Kaur is a singer and contemporary perfor ... Show More
31m 3s
Dec 2022
Why joy is a state of mind | Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke
<p>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), detai ... Show More
17m 47s
May 2023
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
20m 19s
May 2022
Arabic Musicology | Youmna Saba
<p>Youmna Saba performed three pieces: Al Sobh (الصبح), Madd W Jazr (مد وجزر) & Hubut (هبوط), followed by a discussion.</p><p><strong>Youmna Saba </strong>(Beirut, 1984) is a musician and musicologist whose current research focuses on the musical dimension(s) of the Arabic langua ... Show More
56m 25s