Mar 24

Mar 24 Irish musician taps Palestinian rapper for "Olive Trees" single

Blog, Music, Palestine in America, Podcast

Irish singer Danny Groenland and Irish-based Palestinian rapper Talha Wise Wolf oined the Palestine in America podcast to discuss their craft, how they linked and what's in store for their future.

Aug 1

Aug 1 FAJJR+ALI to release new EP 'Insecurities'

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Music, Palestine in America, Podcast

Ali Andre Ali grew up in Massachusetts and is the son of a Palestiian American man and a Bostonian-Irish woman. Fajjr Khan was born and raised in the rural hills of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania and is the daughter of Pakistani parents.Together, they are pop duo FAJJR+ALI. They join the podcast to discuss how they met, their friendship and their imminent EP Insecurities.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Mama Yaya discusses 'Alter Ego' and upcoming tour

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Music, Palestine in America, Podcast, You Should Know

After losing by a mere four audience votes, Mama Yaya joined the podcast to discuss the experience of being on ‘Alter Ego’, how it compared to being on ‘American Idol,’ growing up in a Palestinian and Jewish household and she broke the news that she is planning a tour!

Aug 27

Aug 27 Clarrisa Bitar discusses debut album "Hassan Sabi"

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Music, Palestine in America, Podcast

Clarissa Bitar’s debut album “Hassan Sabi” was released by Levantine Music Group today.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Justin Bieber co-signs Anees' latest single 'Slip'

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, You Should Know, Music, Podcast

Anees Mokhiber allowed Palestine in America’s editor in chief Nader Ihmoud into his studio (his car) via Zoom to discuss Justin Bieber being a fan of his latest single, his vocal cord recovery, and his mobile studio. To listen to the follow up interview, head to Palestine in America’s podcast on Spotify, or watch the interview on IGTV or YouTube.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Palipalooza performer, Bilal Shouly brings underground Arab hip-hop to Chicago

Elif Gorken

Music, Palestine in America, You Should Know

Jul 2

Jul 2 Amira Jazeera talks to Palestine in America ahead of her Palipalooza performance

Elif Gorken

Music, Palestine in America, You Should Know

Palestine in America interviewed Jazeera ahead of her Palipalooza performance in August to discuss her writing process, her Palestinian background and her advice for aspiring artists.

May 7

May 7 PALESTINIANS YOU NEED TO KNOW: FADIA KADER

Palestine in America

Music, Music Edition, Palestine in America, You Should Know

Fadia Kader is a Palestinian living in the Los Angeles area.

May 6

May 6 Palestinians You Need to Know: FredWreck

Palestine in America

You Should Know, Palestine in America, Music

In an interview with CNN, FredWreck shares that he goes to the Middle East every year to collaborate with people in the region on a project — music, film or business — because he sees the potential in his people.

Feb 28

Feb 28 Letter from the Editor

Nader Ihmoud

Palestine in America, Music Edition, Music

Our music issue is the first of four magazines we will print in 2019. In the past, PiA only printed annually. Going to press multiple times a year will allow us to host more issue release events and give more opportunities to our contributors.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Palestinian artists rock stage at Palipalooza

Palestine in America

Palestine in America, Art, Music, Palipalooza

Nearly 300 people attended Palestine in America’s second annual Palipalooza at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago last Thursday. Despite a short delay (sound troubles), attendees were able to celebrate the release of our third annual print issue while enjoying performances by Palestinians artists.

Apr 28

Apr 28 DJ Khaled drops second single from Grateful

KAKE

Music, Palestine in America

Palestinian-American music producer DJ Khaled dropped his second single, “I’m the One,” from his forthcoming album, “Grateful.”

Apr 11

Apr 11 Israeli festival canceled after Princess Nokia cancels show

KAKE

Music, News, Palestine in America, Politics

Destiny Frasqueri, known as Princess Nokia, canceled her performance at the Israeli Kalamazoo Festival. Advocates for the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement had previously called on Frasqueri to cancel her show as part of the cultural boycott against Israel.

Jan 1

Jan 1 Palestine in America held its first ever ‘Unplugged’ event

KAKE

Palestine in America, community, Music

Palestine in America held its first ever “Unplugged” event on New Year’s Eve. The event was held at Watan Studio in Chicago’s southwest suburb, Orland Park.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Palestine in America hosts first-ever ‘Unplugged’ event

KAKE

Palestine in America, Music, community

Palestine in America hosts first-ever “Unplugged” event for Palestinian American artists. Diversity of Palestinian American talent to be showcased at inaugural event

Aug 19

Aug 19 Frank Ocean mentions Palestine in new album

KAKE

Palestine in America, Music

Frank Ocean released his first album since 2012 on August 18 via Apple Music allowing his fan base to finally breathe.

Aug 17

Aug 17 My own way: How Safi G is taking Chicago underground by storm

KAKE

Palestine in America, Music, Print Issue

Safe M. Safi, aka Safi G, is a 22-year-old Palestinian underground rapper hailing from Chicago’s North side. Safi G is part of a motley crew of Chicago native artists called , “Bad Ass Niños Doing Incredible Things” (B.A.N.D.I.T.).

Mar 31

Mar 31 Palestinian rapper, singer team up on cover of Adele’s ‘Hello’

KAKE

entertainment, Music, Palestine in America, Q&A

Kareem Ibrahim and Waheeb Nasan are Palestinian-American artists who teamed up on a cover of Adele’s hit single “Hello.” Their version of the song and the video they released has been viewed more than 90,000 times because of the powerful lyrics and great vocals from the duo.

Mar 2

Mar 2 WATCH: Safi G releases visuals for ‘Freedom Anthem’

KAKE

entertainment, Palestine in America, Music

Palestinian-American rapper Safi G released a music video for his latest single “Freedom Anthem.” The video features visuals of Palestinians, Syrians and African Americans, who have been treated unjustly. There are also shots of Safi G and others in Chicago rocking out to the anthem.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Safi G’s new track tackles Palestine, Syria, police brutality

KAKE

entertainment, Palestine in America, Music

Palestinian-American rapper Safi G from The B.A.N.D.I.T. Crew discusses police brutality in the United States and goes on to rhyme about how racism is still alive in this day and age in his new track “Freedom Anthem.”