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
Jul 7
Why Arabic Music Is Going Global | Danny Hajjar
This episode is about music — but also about something deeper: identity, belonging, and being seen. I sat down with Danny Hajjar, a brilliant music journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone MENA, who’s been amplifying the voices of Arab artists across the Middle East, N ... Show More
51m 49s
May 27
EMEL on Freedom, Feminism, and Healing Through Her Music
What does it mean to find your voice — and use it to create change?In today’s episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk., I sit down with Tunisian artist EMEL, a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose music has inspired people across the world. From her breakout anthem “Kelmti Horra” — onc ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2023
35. "Hijab Butch Blues" Author on Being Queer and Muslim, Revisiting Prophetic Stories, Questioning Faith, and Community Care.
"Hijab Butch Blues" Author on Being Queer and Muslim, Revisiting Prophetic Stories, Questioning Faith, and Community Care.*Welcome to our *second* episode with an anonymous guest. The brilliant author of the memoir “Hijab Butch Blues.” Lamya H is queer, non-binary, and Muslim. Ye ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2023
DEENTOUR #42 - MEN & WOMEN IN ISLAM (MEHR, MARRIAGE, AWRAH, & MORE!!)
In this episode we talk about women and how precious they are in Islam. We talk about things like mehr, marriage, the rights of women, and covering up for the sake of Allah. We also talk about points from a man’s perspective to showcase a point of view from both sides and try to ... Show More
34 m
May 2022
#91 - Sexualité(s) et islam, à l'intersection des luttes
On conçoit souvent la sexualité libre, notamment la sexualité queer, comme inconciliable avec la religion musulmane. Coincé·es entre la honte, l’illicite religieux et la discrimination d’un côté, et un climat national islamophobe de l’autre, les personnes arabes et/ou musulmanes ... Show More
47m 59s