In this special episode, originally published in Arabic on Eib, we present the English version of Sarah Safi Harb's powerful journey — one defined by resilience, reinvention, and personal transformation. Sarah reflects on the experiences that have shaped her into the woman and dancer she is today, sharing how she continues to defy limiting orientalist narrat ... Show More
Aug 2025
Dom Tak: Music Beyond Barriers 🥁
Introducing a new season of Dom Tak! This time, we bring you stories from artists across the region, musicians with diverse backgrounds who also happen to live with disabilities. Through their journeys, we explore what it means to be a musician navigating accessibility, infrastru ... Show More
3m 3s
Sep 2025
Adham El Saeed: Soaring Without Wings
In this episode we hear from Adham Al Saeed, who is a member of the Egyptian band, Wust El Balad. We talk about his childhood and his story with Polio disease. Recalling that part of his life, he also revisits his relationship with his grandmother and her musical influence on him ... Show More
26m 27s
Sep 2025
Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra: A Beacon of Light
In this episode, we hear from musicians Maryse and Shahinaz from the Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, an ensemble made up entirely of visually impaired women. Established in the early 1960s, the orchestra has nurtured countless talented musicians who went on to tour the world with the ... Show More
27m 20s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s
Dec 2024
S1 E14 | Arab/Other: How our perception of identity and privilege changes over time
In this episode, we explore the topic of decolonizing our Arab identities and owning our narrative. We take a deeper look into identity, who we are to ourselves and others, but also how the identity of women in the region has been amplified and even weaponized and what we can do ... Show More
41m 32s
Mar 2023
Super Soul Special: Zainab Salbi: Giving Women a Voice
Original Air Date: August 26, 2018Women’s rights activist and international humanitarian Zainab Salbi discusses her dedication to helping women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives. An Iraqi-American, Zainab talks about growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, leading a li ... Show More
30m 50s