Our Digital Editor Leen Al Saadi is a Palestinian who has strived to advocate for her people’s rights throughout her life and career. In this podcast, she speaks to other Palestinians from different industries who are making a conscious effort to preserve Palestinian identity, heritage and stories.
S2 Ep9 Belly: " Taking the easy route has never been an option for me. I don't like someone telling me what I can and can't say"
For the ninth and final episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke Belly, the multi-award winning hip hop artist, rapper, songwriter and record producer. Belly, who was born in Jenin and lived across the Middle East before relocating to Canada and eventually the United States, was signed by major record labels including XO, Roc Nation and more. He's also collaborated with several artists and has written songs for Beyoncé and The Weeknd. His latest album, Mumble Rap 2 is set to be released this month.
26 Apr 2023
S2 Ep8 MC Abdul: "I'm a kid that grew up in Gaza City. I've witnessed five wars, how can we have time for childhood when I can become a martyr at any moment?"
For the eighth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to MC Abdul, the 14 year old rapper based in Gaza. Abdul gained instantaneous fame after he posted a video rapping in front of his refugee school when he was just 11 years old, and has ever since won the hearts of thousands across the globe. He has been signed by Empire Records and has an upcoming mix tape called "I May Be Young" set to be released soon.
19 Apr 2023
S2 Ep7 Sarah Bahbah: "Every series I've ever created, every word that you read, every visual that you see, stemmed from me processing my emotions"
For the seventh episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to Sarah Bahbah, the Palestinian-Australian LA based artist and director. Sarah is best known for her romantic, relatable and unapologetically expressive artwork, where she marries evocative imagery with catchy and poignant one-liners, all inspired by her own life experiences.
12 Apr 2023
S2 Ep6 Preserving Palestine x Yalla Let's Talk
In this special episode, Host and GRAZIA's Digital Editor Leen Al Saadi invited Hani Dajani, fellow Palestinian host of the viral podcast, Yalla Let's Talk.
The two hosts interview each other simultaneously, becoming interviewees for the first time. They discuss they power of podcasting as a form of consuming media, the inspiration behind starting their shows and why it is important to both of them to leave an impact on the world.
5 Apr 2023
S2 Ep5 Meera Albaba: "I don't want people to buy from me just to feel better about themselves for supporting a Palestinian brand. I want people to buy my stuff because they value my art."
For the fifth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to Meera Albaba, the designer behind her namesake label, Meera Adnan. Meera is know for her whimsical, feminine and romantic designs tat pay an homage to the city she resides in, Gaza. Meera shares her insight from personal experience on why it is impossible to operate a brand from within Gaza, and shares why she wants people to value her for her talent, rather than as a way to support Palestine.
29 Mar 2023
S2 Ep4 Zeid Hijazi: "I'm so excited for what's next. I can sit and focus on everything that I've always wanted to focus on, including my brand and my wellbeing."
For the fourth episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to Zeid Hijazi, the Palestinian-Jordanian designer who is getting one step closer each day to accomplishing his dreams of becoming a creative director of a luxury fashion house. Zeid discusses what it was like to win the Debut Talent Prize from Fashion Trust Arabia in 2020 and to get validation from some of his mentors such as Olivier Rousteing and Giambattista Valli, as well as why it can be problematic for him to be compared to Palestinians living under occupation.
22 Mar 2023
S2 Ep3 Lina Hadid: "Anyone and everyone should be advocating for Palestine, not just the Hadid family, but every single family, Palestinian or not"
For the third episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to Lina Hadid, the lawyer, negotiator and activist. Lina tells us how she's influenced her family to raise awareness for the Palestinian cause, how she got sucker-punched, and why she loves writing "Free Palestine" on her Chanel bags.
22 Mar 2023
S2 Ep2 with Shukri Lawrence: "I think a big part of our brand is reaction to pain"
For the second episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we spoke to Shukri Lawrence, the co-creative director and co-founder of Palestinian satirical ready-to-wear label, Trashy Clothing. Shukri tells us how he and and his business partner Omar Braika are deconstructing the definition of luxury through their witty story-telling. He also tells us about the moment they saw Bella Hadid wearing their 'Free Palestine' tank top in collaboration with Berlin-based label GmbH.
9 Mar 2023
S2 Ep1 with Lina Abu Akleh: "I feel like I was a different person before Shireen was killed and after"
For the first episode on season two of Preserving Palestine, we're releasing an episode with Lina Abu Akleh, which was initially recorded in November 2022. We decided to postpone the air date of this special episode to coincide with the season two launch of Preserving Palestine and International Women's Day, as Lina and her aunt, the martyred Shireen Abu Akleh, have both become female icons to not only the nation of Palestine, but to women around the globe. In this episode, Lina talks about her life before the murder of her aunt, the journalist and news anchor Shireen, and how she has been dedicating her entire life to demanding justice for her beloved aunt.
23 Nov 2022
S1 Ep7 with Elyanna: "I'm just introducing Falasteen and a new culture to America"
For the seventh and final episode on season one of Preserving Palestine, we speak to singer and performer Elyanna. She shows a side of her that's different from the powerful and alluring woman we see on stages around the world, and she opens up about the magnanimous transition she faced when she left her hometown of Nazareth to California, after being signed by one of the largest music record labels in the world.
16 Nov 2022
S1 Ep6 with Fadie Musallet: "No place gives me as much peace as Falasteen"
For the sixth episode of Preserving Palestine, we speak to entrepreneur and a mogul of the entertainment industry, Fadie Musallet. He opens up about the emotions he feels every time he says goodbye to his mother in Palestine and why it's time to show people who he really is.
9 Nov 2022
S1 Ep5 with Ahmed Shihab-Eldin: "How do you talk about Palestine without talking about politics?"
For the fifth episode of Preserving Palestine, we speak to activist, Emmy-nominated journalist and a beacon of hope for Palestinian liberation, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. We discuss the extreme cases of censorship he's personally experienced in regards to the topic of Palestine, his surprising hidden talents like dancing and acting and why we must fight against injustices around the world if we seek it for ourselves.
2 Nov 2022
S1 Ep4 with Zaid Farouki: "We need to heal. And the only way to heal is to speak about the trauma."
Four our fourth episode of Preserving Palestine, we invite Dubai-based fashion designer Zaid Farouki, who has never shied away from his Palestinian roots, whether through his designs or social media posts. Zaid has dressed A-list celebrities, had his creations featured in magazines, and is known for his avant-garde and unique designs.
26 Oct 2022
S1 Ep3 with Lana Albeik: "Palestinian women are really strong, we don't mess around."
Four our third episode of Preserving Palestine, we invite Palestinian-Syrian model Lana Albeik, who has been an operative voice for Palestine on social media. Lana discusses what it's like being a model in the Arab community, the implications of being Palestinian and which fellow Palestinian she would love to meet.
19 Oct 2022
S1 Ep2 with Joudie Kalla: "I wanted to educate people about our history through food"
For our second episode of Preserving Palestine, we speak to activist, chef and food writer, Joudie Kalla. Press play to listen to Joudie discuss the struggles women face in the industry, the cultural appropriation of Palestinian food, and how she came to publish two best-selling cookbooks: Palestine on a Plate and Baladi.
12 Oct 2022
S1 Ep1 with Anwar Hadid & Vin Arfuso: "All roads lead back to Palestine"
For the inaugural episode of Preserving Palestine, we speak to activist, model, musician and film producer, Anwar Hadid, and film director and producer, Vin Arfuso. Press play to listen to the duo discuss the creation of their documentary film, Walled Off, as well as their personal journeys to reaching to Palestine, both mentally and physically.
12 Oct 2022
Preserving Palestine by GRAZIA Middle East
Welcome to Preserving Palestine by Grazia Middle East (https://graziamagazine.com/me/articles/preserving-palestine-launch-editors-letter/). Our Digital Editor and host, Leen Al Saadi, invites a fellow Palestinian to every episode. With their help, we will be preserving Palestinian stories, identities, talents and heritage. The reason we decided to call this series Preserving Palestine, is because for far too long, we have been afraid and banned from speaking, sharing and acting, and yet we still resist. For years to come, we will make sure that these stories and many more are heard and honoured. Tune in for a new episode every Wednesday and join us as we help Preserve Palestine.
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