Most recent articles by Atifa Qazi
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Algerian rapper Losez"I get a lot of inspiration from raï"
Losez blends trap, punk and raï into a sound that's hard to label. He explains why raï is so formative, from synths that answer the singer's voice to its pioneering use of auto-tune, and why he no longer feels the need to spell out his Algerian identity.
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Berlin-based rapper Siba"Rage can be very constructive"
With "Dounana", Siba has struck a chord. Rapped in Arabic, the track takes aim at colonialism and imperialism and is spreading rapidly online. A conversation about anger, injustice and empowerment.
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Feminism & Pop in Tunisia"The world doesn’t want loud women"
Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi, an icon of resistance during the 2011 Arab Spring protests, recently released an album exclusively produced by women. A conversation on metal, feminism and the beauty of the Arabic language.
