How are Palestinian Artists Remixing Old Folk Songs as a Form of Protest? [Student Presentation]

Student Presenter: Hassan Ellabban, Cairo American College

Date: July 29, 2023

Hassan takes a deep dive into Palestinian folk songs. He talks about their background and history, and he explores a couple of examples. He aslo talks about how current Palestinian artists are remixing these songs to symbolize resilience.

Hassan Ellabban is a Junior at Cairo American College , in Cairo. He is one of the 6 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 5th Cohort.

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afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

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