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Photographer and multi-disciplinary artist Zeina Aref talks us through her motivations behind her latest self-portrait series: a rejection of society’s labels and norms, Zeina wishes to express her identity through the various introspective lenses of this dynamic series.
Read MoreFarihah Chowdhury takes us through the Bengali history of Brick Lane as developers seek to efface its legacy to accomodate a rising gentrified sensibility.
Read MoreShruti Mishra explores the rising South Asian multi-hyphenate artist taking up space on everyone’s pop & hip-hop radars as she drops her newest mixtape, exploring her hybrid identity and Tamil heritage.
Read MoreRavinder Kaur takes us through the trials and tribulations of self-taught South Asian sex education through the eyes of Bollywood and explores how new media might finally be improving intimacy narratives.
Read MoreWe speak to Rotana, the US-based, Saudi-Palestinian artist committed to exploring her truth. Rotana gives us an insight of her journey into the music industry and reveals the driving forces behind her hilarious new educational IGTV series, “F*D & Blessed”.
Read MoreWe spotlight London’s rising star, Jess Young. A multi-talented nail artist, DJ, sing-songwriter and producer, we discover the influence and inspiration behind Jess’ first self-released single, ‘Fathers’.
Read MoreFollowing the release of Yazz Ahmed’s most recent album, Polyhymnia, we had the honour of sitting down with the Bahraini-British musician to hear about her journey so far and get a better taste for the wonderfully versatile world of modern jazz.
Read MoreWe caught up with Sri Lankan-Norwegian designer, model & creative Maneesha Pere Gallage to discover more about her dynamic background, how she ties in her Sri Lankan heritage to her work, and what inspires her.
Read MoreFollowing the release of their new poetry anthology, ‘Emerge(ncy)’, we had the joy of speaking to Sudanese writer and poet Nour K. about how poetry can act as the meeting of the personal and the political, about the power of imagination and explored the stifling of nuanced identities.
Read MoreStarting her musical career at just 17 years old, British-Iranian Yasmin has established an impressive name for herself in the underground creative scene. As the co-founder of travel platform Trippin, multi-disciplinary Yasmin draws inspiration from local and international cultures. We’re so excited to welcome her to the AZEEMA FM family with her special mix, ‘An Eastern Affair’.
Read MoreAzeema caught up with TAPE collective as they host their BFI Southbank season programming films that responds to the question: “But where are you really from?” The season will show old classics alongside hidden gems and new shorts, examining themes including heritage, mixed cultural identity and female-led storytelling.
Read MoreAfter the passing of Nawal El Saadawi, one of the greatest feminist revolutionaries, earlier this year, Hannah La Ronde questions how women are keeping Saadawi’s movement alive, using not only powerful words but inciting meaningful actions globally in order to affect their communities and uplift women around them.
Read MoreSahar Esfandiari chats to the founders of Emergeast, the first online gallery dedicated to showcasing emerging artists from the MENA region. They take Sahar through their journeys in the art world and the reasons behind establishing their platform.
Read MoreWith a powerfully sobering voice, Nisreen Bajis discusses the importance of her Palestinian heritage. She explores why, this time, the fight against Palestinian cultural erasure is stronger than ever due to the rise of social media’s wide-reaching records of forced, illegal Israeli settlements.
Read MoreNew-York based Photographer Queena Yan recreates scenes from In the Mood For Love by Wong Kar-Wai, in honour of Asian Americans during Pride month. Documenting the relationship of Trish Do and Gui Trang, Queena dedicates the series to those brave enough to honour their traditions while embracing their true selves.
Read MoreGail El-Halaby takes us through a personal and reflective moment on the West's influence on beauty standards and the effect it has on women from the Middle East, with a focus on the Arab nose.
Read MoreWe sat down with artists Nadia Tehran and Furmaan Ahmed to facilitate a discussion about the meaning of Dozakh, the name of Nadia’s powerful debut album, and to discuss how the creative process can be a source of collective healing for those involved.
Read MoreDaytimers were underground Bhangra and bass-filled raves that took place in broad daylight across the UK. Thousands of Desi youth would attend these parties as a way to break from conservative family traditions in the 1980s and early 1990s. They also paved the way for female DJs and performers from the South Asian diaspora.
Read MoreInspired by her upbringing as a Palestinian refugee, Jordan-based street artist Laila Ajjawi creates provocative murals that question inequality in the Middle East. She’s one of the few female creatives in the male-dominated field of political graffitiing in the region - but she’s not afraid to take up space.
Read MoreDesigner Lorin Mai shares her latest film Pastoral through her brand Vertigo, a visual poem where the brand's garments meet meticulously arranged sets and a subtle audio landscape depicting Syrian/Kurdish everyday life — the main source of inspiration for Vertigo.
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