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From: Palestine Deep Dive <palestinedeepdive@gmail.com>
Date: August 21, 2021 at 4:59:41 AM EDT
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Subject: A History of Palestine in Song
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 Meet Aya Halaf, a Palestinian singer and teacher keeping her heritage alive

NEW WEBSITE | LIVE SHOWS | CONTACT US   We kick off our latest series of live shows with the one and only Noura Erakat! Noura will be giving us her perspective on the latest news from Palestine and the wider Middle East. This show is not to be missed! Reserve your place now. Reserve your place here. 2PM EST // 7PM UK time // 9PM Palestine time.   'I Decided to Retire': 14-Year-Old Mauritanian Chess Player Refuses to Meet Israeli Player (Palestine Chronicle) "A 14-year-old Mauritanian chess player has pulled out of the Junior World Cup because the draw set him up to face an Israeli player, Middle East Monitor reported on Wednesday." "I decided to retire, because I refuse to play with a representative of a fictional country that in reality does not exist," Abdel Rahim Al-Talib Muhammad said." "Talented player Abdul Rahim Al-Talib ranked 47th out of 215 players in the world." 'Palestinian art is a remarkable victory against those trying to erase us' (+972 Magazine) Rami Younis writes: "Hollywood director Hany Abu-Assad shares his thoughts on the difficulties of making Palestinian films, who gets to tell stories about the occupation, and why it is a 'miracle' that Palestinian art is thriving." "It's no mean feat for an Arab film director to work in the entertainment capital of the world, let alone make films about Palestine. But Hany Abu-Assad, 59, has done just that." "Born in Nazareth and based in the Netherlands, he has under his belt 11 films and has worked with some of Hollywood's top stars, including Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, and Mickey Rourke." A Lover from Palestine: A Stunning Musical Tribute to Palestinian Unity (Palestine Chronicle)  Samah Sabawi writes: "A new young Palestinian generation scattered across the world, divided by language and time barriers, have come together to produce this lyrical, musical and visual feat." "Sung by Rahaf Shamaly in Gaza, Hamada Nasrallah and SolBand in Istanbul, and composed by Nahed Elrayes in Melbourne, the song was recorded in music studios in Palestine, Turkey and Australia and the video, directed by Mahmoud Abughalwa, shot in all three locations." "All in all, the project involved more than 40 young talented Palestinian artists." A History of Palestine in Song (Protean)  Rami Soudah writes: "There has long been a crusade to stamp out the Palestinian history and culture." "Palestinian identity has been under attack on all fronts for a century, as justifying the territorial expansion of the nation-state of Israel has been dependent on the denial of the history and identity of Palestinians as a people." "Still, we have not been erased—in part, because the spirit of resistance lives in our music, and in the music created in solidarity with Palestine by the rest of the Arab world." Meet Aya Halaf, a Palestinian singer and teacher keeping her heritage alive – Middle East Monitor (Middle East Monitor) Eman Abusidu writes: "I caught up with popular singer and music teacher Aya Halaf to ask her about this phenomenon." "To me," she explained, "art and singing is a way that I can express the reality of how I live and how my people live their daily lives." "We spoke just after the Israeli occupation forces had stopped her from singing traditional songs in the Old City of Jerusalem because she didn't have a permit to do so. Halaf and some fellow musicians had planned to do a pop-up show in the Old City. "We started singing while the Israeli police were watching us. They stopped us, asked what we were singing, and said that it is not allowed without a permit from the municipality," she told me." Build Palestine At BuildPalestine, we support the inspiring and growing social innovation sector in Palestine by connecting individuals looking to support innovative projects with those making an impact within their communities. In the midst of 70+ years of occupation, hopes become crucial. Hope for a better tomorrow. Hope for new opportunities. Hope to make a difference. This is especially true for those who continue living in Palestine, steadfast and committed to the community. Social innovation is nothing new to Palestine. We find solutions in the midst of challenges everyday. And so, BuildPalestine is here to support the ecosystem and encourage each person who has an idea for their community to take action and make a difference. We are a platform to connect individuals looking to support with those making an impact. #LetsBuildPalestine   BECAUSE CONTROVERSY DESERVES CONTEXT & CACOPHONY DEMANDS CURATION Join Us If you support what we do, why not share this newsletter with three friends? Copyright © 2021 Palestine Deep Dive, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.