Discover the empowering story of Canada's first Arab Drag Race contestant, Halal Bae, on our latest episode. This Egyptian-Canadian drag performer and LGBTQ rights advocate shares their journey of self-discovery and how drag has allowed them to live authentically and true to themselves. Learn about the differences of being LGBTQ in the Middle East and in Nor ... Show More
Oct 25
Why Do Men Call Women Crazy? And Why Art Matters for Palestine? l Dana Salah
Dana Salah, the Palestinian-Jordanian singer-songwriter, is back on Yalla! She joins Hani for a conversation about preserving Palestinian identity through music, why women are so often called “crazy,” and the power of art as a form of protest. They also get into self-doubt, the w ... Show More
22m 42s
Aug 14
Why Most Arab Artists Give Up Too Soon | Aziz Maraka
What does 15 years of making music teach you about not giving up?Aziz Maraka gets real about the validation trap, unlearning old patterns, what happens when the creativity disappears, and the advice he wishes more artists heard.We also get into how he actually writes his songs .. ... Show More
25m 14s
Dec 2023
Being Gay & Persian with Zoya Biglary
Zoya Biglary joins Mal on the conversation couch to share her struggles with fitting in, coming out to her conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Even though Zoya forgot to bring a piece of fruit, she peels back the layers of trauma and challenges that m ... Show More
36m 58s
Jan 2021
Alaa Balkhy: Questioning Identity & Celebrating Culture
Alaa Balkhy is a Saudi creative director working at the intersection of fashion, design, and culture. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her experience as a third-culture kid, her perception of identity, and her efforts to stay connected to and to celebrate her Middle Eas ... Show More
37m 52s
Jun 2023
Dr Shadee Elmasry | Navigating Differences with LGBTQ, Liberals & Christians | BB #98
<p>In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the American scholar and founder of Safina Society, Dr Shadee Elmasry. <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bloodbrotherspodcast'>#BloodBrothersPodcast</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgb ... Show More
1h 37m