On Episode 24 of the Global Frequencies:
Wesam Salman talks about the music of Palestine. We deconstruct several aspects of his life growing up in the city of Bethlehem in the West Bank of Palestine. Through this conversation, we can better understand what life under occupation looks like, what it means to be a Palestinian, and how freedom is envisioned - all through the lens of music and culture.
Terhas Debasay shares with us her story of growing up in Eritrea and enduring immense hardship during her period of displacement. Upon arrival in St. John’s, she engaged herself in various activities that enhanced & sometimes hindered her ability to learn English as a Second Language. More on this in her conversation with Zay Nova.
Neelparnaa is a new undergraduate student at Memorial University. Identifying as a person from West Bengal (India), she tells us about her move from South Asia to British Columbia (Canada), and then to St. John’s.To contact us, send us an email at [email protected]