In this episode we meet Palestinian singer Yara Qawariq, whose music journey began from early childhood when she joined "Al Kamandjati Music Conservatory" in Ramallah. We trace Yara's journey with all its influences and motives, from the second Intifada in Palestine, to her graduate studies in Cairo, and all the doors that opened along the way.
This episode was co-produced by Sowt and Komet Kashakeel with voice actor Sofia Asir narrating our guest musician, Yara Qawariq.
The episode was researched and written by Mahmoud Khawaja and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa.
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This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast:
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