Trance in MENA

Salina Kuo
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This podcast series will explore the evolution of trance music in the MENA region and the emergence of 20th century and modern-secular psychedelia culture in shaping the contemporary music scene. Hosts: Deepika Shanmuga Sundaram Lauren Carroll Shea Strippel Yasmin Brahimi Salina Kuo

Episodes

  1. 20/05/2021

    Episode 4: Psychedelic Drugs and Trance

    This episode looks at how psychedelic drugs like LSD and MDMA have been used in scientific inquiries into trance-like states, and how these drugs have also taken on a significant role in modern iterations of trance music, with a focus on the Israeli Psytrance scene. Hosted by Lauren.

    15 min

  2. 20/05/2021

    Episode 2: Trance as Escapism and Healing - Marginalized and Minority Groups and Trance

    Episode 2 featuring discussion of trance as a safe space for marginalized groups. Hosted by Shea.

    9 min
  3. Episode 1: The Birth of Tradition with Trance, Ecstasy and Tarab

    19/05/2021

    Episode 1: The Birth of Tradition with Trance, Ecstasy and Tarab

    In this first episode, learn about how the Arab world first explored the use of music to induce a state of trance and ecstasy. Hosted by Salina.  Music featured:  Segah (Damascus 1955) - From the Ecstatic Dances of Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria  Ney Solo followed by Beyat Ayini (Ankara) - From the Ecstatic Dances of Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria

    15 min
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This podcast series will explore the evolution of trance music in the MENA region and the emergence of 20th century and modern-secular psychedelia culture in shaping the contemporary music scene. Hosts: Deepika Shanmuga Sundaram Lauren Carroll Shea Strippel Yasmin Brahimi Salina Kuo

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  • Creator
    Salina Kuo
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Salina Kuo
  • Show Website
    Trance in MENA