Lale chats with Moroccan-Canadian singer songwriter Faouzia Ouihya—who, at just 23, has already clocked up numerous accolades for her poppy, anthemic hooks performed in English, French, and Arabic. They talk Moroccan food, how Faouzia’s heritage shapes her music, and more.This episode was recorded several weeks before the devastating earthquake in Morocco. F ... Show More
Sep 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross Loves Seeing the World Solo
Repeat: Tracee Ellis Ross’ earliest memories involved traveling the world with her mother, Diana Ross, but it was at the age of 22 that she discovered what solo travel could give her. This episode, Lale sits down with Tracee to discuss how solo travel can be an act of radical sel ... Show More
30m 14s
Aug 2024
3.15 A Voice from Morocco: Malika
In this episode, we hear the voice of Malika, a podcaster from Morocco. She talks to us about her experience in storytelling, and the importance of emotions in this context. Episode intro by Hajar Outamamt Audio editing and mixing by Feras Arrabi The content of this episode is ba ... Show More
4m 50s
Nov 2025
S2 EP08 | Inside Lebanon’s Independent Music Scene | Blu Fiefer
Join us as we sit down and chat with Blu Fiefer, a Lebanese musician redefining independence and authenticity in the region’s music scene. From starting her journey at 15 to founding her own label, “Mafi Budget.” Blu shares how Beirut’s explosion, the Lebanese revolution, and yea ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2020
Recording tradition with Derya Yildirim, Yousra Mansour, Hasan Nakhleh and Merve Erdem
A very exciting show this week, featuring the best artists from west Asia and north Africa. Turkish singer and saz player Derya Yildirim from Grup Simsek chats to Yousra Mansour, Hasan Nakhleh and Merve Erdem about how they work in the studio, what their songs tell us about tradi ... Show More
33m 32s
Nov 2025
Faouzia Talks Debut Album "FILM NOIR," Desert Rose, Unethical and Competing on 'Singer' in China
Faouzia’s been on the brink for a minute, having first started dropping songs ten years ago and with a catalog that boasts collabs with everyone from David Guetta to Kelly Clarkson to John Legend. And yet it’s only now that she’s releasing her debut album, Film Noir, independentl ... Show More
1h 4m