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Sep 2025
26m 27s

Adham El Saeed: Soaring Without Wings

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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. An intimate conversation in which he shares the experiences that shaped and pa ... Show More
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