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  1. Adham El Saeed: Soaring Without Wings

    EPISODE 1

    Adham El Saeed: Soaring Without Wings

    In this episode we hear from Adham Al Saeed, who is a member of the Egyptian band, Wust El Balad. We talk about his childhood and his story with Polio disease. Recalling that part of his life, he also revisits his relationship with his grandmother and her musical influence on him. An intimate conversation in which he shares the experiences that shaped and paved the way for his musical career. This episode was co-produced by Sowt and Komet Kashakeel with voice actor Waleed Hammad narrating our guest musician, Adham Elsaid.  The episode was researched and written by Thaer Hussein and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa. Be sure to subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss new episodes. This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are Sowt Originals productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  2. Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra: A Beacon of Light

    EPISODE 2

    Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra: A Beacon of Light

    In this episode, we hear from musicians Maryse and Shahinaz from the Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra, an ensemble made up entirely of visually impaired women. Established in the early 1960s, the orchestra has nurtured countless talented musicians who went on to tour the world with their music. We listen to Maryse and Shahinaz’s stories with the orchestra, and how it transformed their lives. This episode was co-produced by Sowt and Komet Kashakeel with voice actor Laila Alj narrating Maryse, and voice actor Lara Sawalha narrating Shahinaz.  The episode was researched and written by Rabab Al-Rzini and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa. Be sure to subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss new episodes. This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are Sowt Originals productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Yara Qawariq: My voice showed me the world

    EPISODE 3

    Yara Qawariq: My voice showed me the world

    In this episode we meet Palestinian singer Yara Qawariq, whose music journey began from early childhood when she joined "Al Kamandjati Music Conservatory" in Ramallah. We trace Yara's journey with all its influences and motives, from the second Intifada in Palestine, to her graduate studies in Cairo, and all the doors that opened along the way. This episode was co-produced by Sowt and Komet Kashakeel with voice actor Sofia Asir narrating our guest musician, Yara Qawariq.  The episode was researched and written by Mahmoud Khawaja and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa. Be sure to subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss new episodes. This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are Sowt Originals productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. Ziad Sinno: Each end is a beginning

    EPISODE 4

    Ziad Sinno: Each end is a beginning

    In this episode, we meet singer and music producer, Ziad Sinno. He takes us through his journey: from Beirut to London, transitioning from a physiotherapist to a musician, and from visual impairment to non-sightedness. All of these stories have collided to put him on the path he's currently on. Ziad is now focused on supporting visually impaired musicians by providing free tutorials on YouTube for navigating music editing software. This episode was co-produced by Sowt Podcasts and Komet Kashakeel, with voice actor Waj Ali narrating our guest musician, Ziad Sinno.  The episode was researched and written by Thaer Hussein and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa. Be sure to subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss new episodes. This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are Sowt Originals productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  5. Dirar Kalash: Rethinking Sound

    EPISODE 5

    Dirar Kalash: Rethinking Sound

    In this episode, we talk with Palestinian musician Dirar Kalash about his take on “experimentation” in arts and the relationship between the body and music—beyond what the ears can hear. Living with impaired hearing, Dhirar relies in his live performances on a deep understanding of musical notation, seeing playing as something closer to logic and mathematics. This episode was co-produced by Sowt and Komet Kashakeel, with voice actor Ramzi DeHani narrating our guest musician, Dirar Kalash.  The episode was researched and written by Rabab Al-Rzini and produced and edited in Arabic and reviewed in English by Jana Qazzaz and hosted by Rana Daoud. English translation and production is by Lauren Pepperell and Mahmoud El Saghir. Sound by Mahmoud El Saghir, Ahmad Mitry and Mohamad Khreizat. Managing producer, Tala Halawa. Access coordinator, Yaz Brien. Access consultant, Ant Lightfoot. This season's theme music was created by Ameer Moussa. Subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss new episodes. This season was funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant, and originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are Sowt Original productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  6. Dom Tak: Music Beyond Barriers 🥁

    SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Dom Tak: Music Beyond Barriers 🥁

    Introducing a new season of Dom Tak! This time, we bring you stories from artists across the region, musicians with diverse backgrounds who also happen to live with disabilities. Through their journeys, we explore what it means to be a musician navigating accessibility, infrastructure, and inclusion in the region. This season was originally produced in Arabic for the Dom Tak podcast: https://lnk.to/g1MQym Be sure to subscribe to Loosely Adapted so you don’t miss a new episode when it drops. This season was produced in collaboration with Komet Kashakeel, and made possible with support from the British Council’s International Collaboration Grant. Dom Tak and Loosely Adapted are original productions of Sowt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
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