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I'm from outside the DC area. Ethnically, I’m half Palestinian half Lebanese. Just a little background on myself, I’m an artist. I make hip hop with indie pop vibes to it. I started making music about 2 years ago and [I] have 3 songs out right now. I just released my song Maybe which was release just a month ago.
“So originally I'm from Columbus, Ohio. That's where I was born and raised, but when I was 18, this was after I graduated high school, I decided to move [to Chicago] and it was a really, it was an impulse decision.”- Amira Jazeera
In his guest verse on Headie One’s “Only You Freestyle,” Drake raps, “Arabic ting told me that I look like Youssef, look like Hamza / Habibti please, ana akeed, inti wa ana ahla /With Pop Skull in Gaza, but not that Gaza, but still it's a mazza.”
“Palestinian American from New Jersey, a singer songwriter, a musician former, or whatever you want to call it. You know, I'm just trying to make the world a better place. One song at a time.”- Zach Matari
Thanks to major contributions by Sama’an Ashrawi, Shirien, and Yasmeen Sheikah Palestine in America music edition is ready for pre-order and digital download!
“Ever evolving, but always passionate about music, art, women, spirituality, human rights, and mental health.” -Merna
“I’m a Palestinian American musician, producer, and recording engineer.”- Ahmad Ibrahim
“I'm from the DC area originally, so have loved growing up in -- and into -- the city's rich music scene. There is a long jazz history here, ever present when I get to perform at notable jazz venues,”- Lena Seikaly
“I’m a recording artist, songwriter and own my own independent label JV Inc.”- Juvahn Victoria
“First and foremost, I identify as a proud Palestinian woman. Secondly, I am a floater between the worlds of music and service, working to create a synthesis between art and community.”-Laila Fakhoury
“I’m a second generation Palestinian American born and raised in Houston, TX.”-Ramzi Beshara
“I am a Palestinian-American composer and multi-instrumentalist. (Oud, violin, buzuq, percussion)”- Wanees Zarour
“I’m a proud baba to my amazing daughter Asmahan… I have a loving wife. I have a great life, which makes it hard to make angry music lol. I’m also one of the first Palestinian Arab MCs and producers in America. My brother Rhythmatik and I started releasing tracks on tape in the Bay Area and Detroit in the mid 90’s. I’m as well an Oud and Guitar player and sometimes bassist and drummer depending on the project.” - Tarik Kazaleh
“I'm the kid behind the counter at your friendly neighborhood Palestinian-owned corner store, deli, or liquor store."-Dalia Marina
Thanks to major contributions by Sama’an Ashrawi, Shirien, and Yasmeen Sheikah Palestine in America will publish its second Music Edition this August.
In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID19), the detainment of Palestinian children has only gotten worse as the world focuses on the public health crisis. As of March 31st, 194 Palestinian children had been detained, which is a six percent increase since January.
If you have the ability, I highly recommend giving what you can to help re-elect Palestinian American Rashida Tlaib to Congress.
We caught up with Aldarawsheh immediately following her first kickboxing fight in front of a packed audience at Joe’s Live in Rosemont, Illinois, and we chatted again a few days later at the Oak Lawn gym. Though she was recovering from a tough loss, Aldarawsheh was hopeful that she’d be in the Octagon again and looked to continue her training.
Abdelfattah was promoted last September by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (11-23), an affiliate of the Rockets. The former Vipers assistant found out shortly after returning from Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca required at least once of every Muslim who can afford it and has good health.
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) based out of Dallas, Texas. His parents are from Silwad, Ramallah, a village in Palestine.
