Hard Knock Radio

Part Two: “Beats of Resistance: Suhel Nafar on Empowering Arab Hip-Hop and the Power of Palestinian Voices” and Poor News Magazine

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In a compelling interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Suhel Nafar, a visionary in Arab hip-hop and head of Empire Records’ West Asia, North Africa, and Diaspora division. As a founding member of the pioneering Palestinian hip-hop group DAM, Suhel has dedicated his career to supporting Palestinian and Arab artists globally. … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Artist As First Responders and Poor News Network

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We speak with Ashara Ekundayo about “Artist As First Responder” in reaction to 9/11 and her campaign to bring more awareness to Black August with “9 Days of Radical Practice.”  Later we hear from Poor News Network about America’s assault on economically disenfranchised communities.   Guest: Ashara Ekundayo is a cultural strategist, independent curator, serial … Continued