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
Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Melissa Chemam in her latest music column interviews Tunisian electro-world creator Imed Alibi.

18 JULY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Roxana Vilk’s Personal History of Iranian Music

Roxana Vilk’s Personal History of Iranian Music

In this month's music column, Melissa Chemam talks to a British national with an Iranian heart and musical...

20 JUNE, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Melissa Chemam profiles the Arab-Belgian singer-songwriter Tamino-Amir, as he prepares to go on tour.

23 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Melissa Chemam reviews two major exhibitions devoted to Algerian artists and the rebel leader Abd el-Kader, at Paris...

9 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Melissa Chemam interviews the London-based Franco-Algerian artist whose pavilion won Special Jury Mention in Venice.

2 MAY, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Fairouz is the Voice of Lebanon, Symbol of Hope in a Weary Land

Fairouz is the Voice of Lebanon, Symbol of Hope in a Weary Land

For April's column, music critic Melissa Chemam looks longingly at the legend of Lebanon's diva.

25 APRIL, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Artist Hayv Kahraman’s “Gut Feelings” Exhibition Reviewed

Artist Hayv Kahraman’s “Gut Feelings” Exhibition Reviewed

Melissa Chemam is swept away by an Iraqi American artist's latest exhibit at Mosaic Rooms in London.

28 MARCH, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Our music columnist Melissa Chemam, disturbed by the war in Ukraine, makes the link between Odesa and Beirut...

21 MARCH, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
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