Mary Fawzy
Mary Fawzy is an independent culture writer, based between South Africa and France.
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Shkoon Channels the Pain of Displacement Into Euphoric, Folkloric Electronica
Shkoon, an electronic music duo formed by Syrian refugee Ameen Khayer and German musician Thorben Diekmann, is gaining international attention for blending Syrian folk traditions with modern electronic sounds. The band has become a cultural touchstone for Arab youth navigating identity, alienation and displacement.
Nooriyah Brings Arabic Music to the Dance Floor
Arabic music had always had an influence on Western music and pop culture. I discovered the depth of this influence through a rather unlikely source — Nooriyah, a Saudi, London-based DJ/producer, who launched an Instagram video series that went viral in early 2021 exploring the phenomenon.