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Algerian Mother Tongues—the Music of Amel Zen and IWAL

Algerian Mother Tongues—the Music of Amel Zen and IWAL

In Algeria, singer-songwriter Amel Zen and the group Iwal write and perform in their indigenous Dahri and Chaoui.

24 APRIL 2026 • By Sana Herireche
Youssra El Hawary’s Taraddud — Sound as Survival

Youssra El Hawary’s Taraddud — Sound as Survival

In Egypt where nationalist anthems are weaponized and satire becomes grounds for persecution, Taraddud stands as an act...

17 OCTOBER 2025 • By Salma Harland
Artist At Work: Maya Youssef Finds Home in the Qanun

Artist At Work: Maya Youssef Finds Home in the Qanun

Rana Asfour talks to Syrian-born and raised qanunist Maya Youssef, who now lives and teaches in the UK.

22 MAY 2023 • By Rana Asfour
 
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