The scene of music for the Palestinian cause is not as huge as it should be, but it is vibrant and alive with an energy that surpasses the scope of its relatively limited audience. This undoubtedly heralds a growing adherence and increased exposure among supporters of Palestine, and a bigger role for music in the Palestinian narrative. Shadia Mansour has...
By Rana Alshami – The scene of rain was very beautiful; the lands of Gaza covered with a white colour, the smell of the land fertilizing my soul. Raindrops fell on my face and hair, my eyes went blank, and I stared off, and the sad music started because I remembered the martyrs, the injured and the orphans. There was...
The Mavrix, a South African band, are known for their solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Their musical message reached all the way into the hearts of the Palestinians of Gaza and received international acclaim, when they released their well-known music video “The New Black”, which also featured Palestinian Oud player Mohammed Omar from Gaza. The music video that features the...
By Imane M. – On the 24th of November of 2012, the city of Lyon made some noise in the name of justice. 15,000 protesters gathered at Bellecour Square at 2PM for a march organized by the umbrella organization “Collectif 69 de soutien au peuple Palestinien” (‘Collective 69 for support of the Palestinian people’), which united dozens of humanitarian and...
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