Did you know Arabic Music is the fastest growing music industry in the world? Joining us today is music producer (and legend, might I add) in Amman, Jordan – Nassir AlBashir. Nassir breaks down what the music industry looks like right now in the MENA region and diaspora, the challenges (and opportunities) for upcoming artists, and some of the best kept secrets for artists to make it big in the industry. We also discuss the song Rajieen where various artists came together to show how music can be a form of resistance. (0:00) Intro (1:19) Nassir's Journey (4:40) Building Arabic Music on New Set of Rules (13:24) Breaking Down the Arabic Music Industry (22:30) Best Kept Secrets for Upcoming Artists (25:24) Music as a form of resistance - Rajieen (53:50) Conclusion YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT Nassir AlBashir INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vibewithnassir/?hl=en YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034... #arab #yallaletstalk #jordan

A conversation with Jordanian actress, model, and filmmaker Joanna Arida about representation, fame after the Netflix show "Al-Rawabi School for Girls", and mental health. What We Discuss: (0:00) Intro (01:35): How do you find motivation to try different things? (05:15) Why is representation so important for Joanna? (17:05) Al-Rawabi School for Girls (23:31) Joanna gets real about anxiety & mental health (32:42) Let's talk about mental health in Jordan (37:50) Takeaways This episode was shot at Wild Jordan Centre in Jordan. You can check it out https://wildjordancenter.com/ YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT JOANNA ARIDA:
WEBSITE: https://joannaarida.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joannaarida/?hl=en YOU CAN FIND US: INSTAGRAM: @yallaletstalk . TIKTOK: @yallaletstalk. . LISTEN TO YALLA! LET'S TALK. SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTX... APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034... #arab #yallaletstalk #jordan

Today, I sit down with the insanely talented Nai Barghouti – a Palestinian singer, composer, and flutist who's been compared to legends like Fairouz and Umm Kulthoum. She's not just about music; she’s about making a statement. In this episode, we dive into her journey, her passion for blending music and advocating for Palestine, and what it’s like to represent Palestinian heritage on the global stage. Oh, and we talk about her collab with EDM superstar Skrillex on the hit track “Xena.”Nai even gives us a special live performance of her song “Mum, Sing to the Wind” – and shares the biggest challenges she’s facing right now. This is one you don't want to miss!

In this episode, we talk about:

(0:00:00) Get to know Nai Barghouti!

(0:08:01) Why Nai chose to pursue music?

(0:14:24) Lebanon and Fairuz

(00:19:00) Do music and politics go hand in hand?

(0:25:45) Nai's Music and Sound

(0:37:10) The challenges for women & Arab musicians (0:43:38) Skrillex, XENA, and Palestinian Folkore

(0:51:18): Nai SINGS and Tells us about the song "Mum, Sing to the Wind (يما مويل الهوا)"

(0:56:18) Nai's biggest challenge right now Follow Nai Barghouti

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naibarghoutiofficial/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @naibarghouti Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/78XHgIjAv0tqb9hVRUsifgWe

thank you Marsm.ca (Canada) for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.

In this episode, I sit down with Palestinian artist Lina Makoul to talk about life in occupied Palestine, the story behind her powerful song "On Mute," and what it means to be a '48 Palestinian.' Plus, an exclusive live performance and her bold vision for using music to elevate the Palestinian narrative worldwide. In this episode, we talk about the following: (00:00): Intro (1:25) What is it like to be Palestinian living in occupied Palestine (now known as northern state of Israel)? (04:35) Who are "48' Palestinian"? (09:40) Lina's Art: "on mute". Breaks down the song, the inspiration, and the music video. (14:48) "on mute": a live performance (16:15) What does this Palestinian artist want to achieve with here music?

Special thanks to Marsm.ca for supporting this episode and helping amplify all kinds of Arabic music.

"If you really want to know people, you start by looking inside their bedroom". Today, I talk to journalist and author, Shereen El Feki on what goes behind closed doors in the Arab world. We are diving into sensitive topics, such as the sexual evolution in the region, sex in Islam, and the experiences of coming out as queer vs. staying in the closet. Join us for an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on what's really happening in the region. Shereen El Feki is an Egyptian-British journalist and author, most notable for her book Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World. Shereen started her career in medical science, with a PhD in immunology from Trinity College, Cambridge, before going on to become a healthcare correspondent with The Economist and a presenter with Al Jazeera English.She is the former vice-chair of the UN’s Global Commission on HIV and the Law, as well as a TED global fellow. Note: This episode is not suitable for minors. Viewers discretion is advised. In this episode, we talk about the following: (1:47) Why is sex a powerful lens to see the world? (9:36) HIV in the Middle East and North Africa (19:36) What does sex in the Arab World look like? (23:20) Honour Killings & Patriarchy (31:33) a sexual revolution? No. It's sexual evolution. (33:36) LGBQT+ in the Arab World (41:04) is there harm to living a life of secrecy and privacy? (43:39) The role of NGOs in the region (46:05 ) Sex in Islam? (49:00) How did the Arab world become so conservative?

Get ready to vibe with Shkoon! With the duo themselves, we’re breaking down their coolest tracks, what inspired them, and the meaning behind the music. Tune in for a deep dive into the sounds and stories that make Shkoon so special.

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In this episode, host Hani Dajani talks to music duo, SHKOON, about their journey and how their music has a strong cultural impact, addressing themes of identity, displacement, and hope. We also talk about SHKOON's music incorporates elements of Arabic folk songs, Sufi poetry, and classical music, combined with modern electronic beats.

SHKOON is made up of duo Ameen and Thorben. Ameen, originally from Syria, fled to Germany due to the Syrian civil war. He brought with him a deep connection to the traditional music of his homeland, which greatly influences Shkoon’s sound. Thorben, with a background in classical and jazz music, contributes his knowledge of Western music theory and electronic production.

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Hani Dajani sits down with Lebanese-American Comedian Nataly Aukar. Nataly talks about her upbringing in Lebanon, what it was like moving to New York, the red flags to look for when you make new friends, talks about her career so far and opens up on what rebuilding Lebanon means to her. Nataly Aukar has sold out shows across the world, and performed a long side stand-up comedians such as Hasan Minhaj and Rami Youssef. NOTE: This episode was shot in February 2023. Due to programming changes, we were only able to release this episode today. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:

(00:00) Introduction (06:10) Why Nataly started doing stand-up?(10:40) Life in Lebanon (13:27) From Lebanon to New York: Lessons Learned (32:36) Why you should not look for validation...(40:19) This is red flag to look out for when making new friends.. (43:36) Why we need to re-build Lebanon? Follow Nataly Aukar WEBSITE: https://www.natalyaukarcomedy.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/natyourcolor/?hl=en TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@natyourcolor ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST: YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/yallaletstalk ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXFC7GEbxmMWl6KsQ APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yalla-lets-talk-podcast/id1653842768 ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034133148?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=podcast&adj_creative=125219092 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=en TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=en SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk.