On this latest episode of SCENE REPORT we talk with Nao -- vocalist of the Barcelona punk band Taqbir -- about starting Taqbir as a bedroom Covid project, the revolutionary spirit of signing in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), breaking the band’s anonymity, immigrating to Europe, and returning to Morocco through music. Recorded in Dan, Dane and Chase’s woodshop on 2/23/24 on the last night of Taqbir’s first U.S. tour (with Haram).

Host, Producer & Editor: Reed Dunlea

EP: Ash Tyner

Associate Producer: Dane Winkler

Theme Song: Jesse Crawford

Logo: Kyle Seely

Thanks Nao

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