Listen to artists Maya Al Khaldi and Sarouna talk about the Palestinian music scenes and about their own musical approaches and artistic practices in a new episode of SON[I]A, recorded by Radio Web MACBA at Borealis 2024.
In the podcast, they question the electronic music genre from a decolonial point of view and talk about the issues around fusion and the exoticisation of cultural expression. Folklore emerges as a complex and often disputed concept. The conversation touches on the tensions between the archive and lived experience, the challenges of non-existent or inaccessible archives, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. They also reflect on the crucial need for collective mourning as Palestinians and talk about the weight of imposed guilt, and about resilience.
Photo: Frid Lilleskog Tronstadt/ Borealis
