Melissa Chemam

The Markaz Review Interview—Faïza Guène  

The Markaz Review Interview—Faïza Guène  

Melissa Chemam interviews the French-Algerian novelist Faïza Guène on the publication of her novel "Discretion" in English translation.

22 MAY 2023 • By Melissa Chemam
Meet Ghoula—Arabic Music Remixed Via Tunisia

Meet Ghoula—Arabic Music Remixed Via Tunisia

In her latest music column for TMR, Melissa Chemam profiles the genre-defying Tunisian electro artist Ghoula.

20 MARCH 2023 • By Melissa Chemam
A new series in France, Raï Is Not Dead, Celebrates the Genre

A new series in France, Raï Is Not Dead, Celebrates the Genre

Melissa Chemam attends the première of the new French music series on Arte TV at the Institut du...

20 FEBRUARY 2023 • By Melissa Chemam
Hardi Kurda: Archiving the Sounds of Northern Iraq

Hardi Kurda: Archiving the Sounds of Northern Iraq

Melissa Chemam profiles Iraqi Kurdish musician-composer Hardi Kurda and his projects Space 21 and Archive Khanah: Sounds from...

5 FEBRUARY 2023 • By Melissa Chemam
Berlin-Based Palestinian Returns to Arabic in new Amrat Album

Berlin-Based Palestinian Returns to Arabic in new Amrat Album

Music writer Melissa Chemam interviews Rasha Nahas on her new Arabic-language album, "Amrat."

23 JANUARY 2023 • By Melissa Chemam
Gultrah Sound System: Tunisia’s Sound of Freedom

Gultrah Sound System: Tunisia’s Sound of Freedom

Melissa Chemam explores the Tunisian neo-rap and reggae group from Tunisia that sings for social and political freedom.

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Love Has Everything to Do with Maryam Touzani’s The Blue Caftan

Love Has Everything to Do with Maryam Touzani’s The Blue Caftan

Melissa Chemam reviews the new taboo-busting feature film from Moroccan director Maryam Touzani.

5 DECEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Dynamic Acoustic Duo Ÿuma Allies with Tunisia and Derja

Dynamic Acoustic Duo Ÿuma Allies with Tunisia and Derja

In her monthly music column, Melissa Chemam talks to Sabrine Jenhani, half of the indie Tunisian duo Ÿuma.

21 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
For Electronica Artist Hadi Zeidan, Dance Clubs are Analogous to Churches

For Electronica Artist Hadi Zeidan, Dance Clubs are Analogous to Churches

For her 12th TMR music column, Melissa Chemam talks to eclectic electronica DJ/composer Hadi Zeidan.

24 OCTOBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

For her 11th TMR music column, Melissa Chemam interviews the Algerian-French diva Samira Brahmia.

19 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Kader Attia, Berlin Biennale’s Curator

Kader Attia, Berlin Biennale’s Curator

Melissa Chemam profiles contemporary Algerian-French artist Kader Attia as he discusses his role with the Berlin Biennale.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

In her 10th music column for TMR, Melissa Chemam profiles Palestinian oud performer and percussionist Yousef Zayed, who...

22 AUGUST 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
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