palestine — Features

From Falastin to the world! How artist Elyanna is bringing her cultural sounds to the global stage

Following her debut Coachella performance that drew global attention, Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna sat down with Deputy Editor Sunayah Arshad, reflecting on the life-changing decision her parents made in moving from Nazareth, Palestine to LA. Having overcome the challenge of singing Arabic in America, the talented artist is on the cusp of taking her cultural sounds to the global stage and isn’t going to stop until she gets there.

SOUNDAZEEMA -June 13, 2023elyanna, palestine, chile, music, coachella

Actress Sarah Agha retraces her connection to 'The Holy Land' and unpacks her love for Arab films

The Palestinian-Irish actress tells AZEEMA about her new BBC documentary "The Holy Land and Us," and how founding the Arab Film Club has allowed her to challenge Arab stereotypes on screen.

RESISTANCE, ARTS & CULTUREAZEEMA -April 28, 2023palestine, holy land, actress, film, tv, arab film, nakba

Hannah Khalil’s demonstration of the uniquely feminine power of oral storytelling

The Palestinian-Irish playwright tells AZEEMA why she wanted to reimagine A Thousand and One Nights from the female perspective, whilst explaining her career-long devotion to subverting the notions of a ‘meek’ Arab woman and redefining the her place onstage.