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Bashar Al Assad, Syria’s brutal dictator, has fled the country -- opening a new and uncertain chapter after more than a decade of Civil War. Meklit speaks with the Syrian electronic composer Samer Saem Eldahr (otherwise known as Hello Psychaleppo) about how that conflict changed his life and music.由Meklit Hadero

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"I'm sorry I wasn't here" ft. Diana Gameros 19:19

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Diana Gameros was living in the US in 2010 when her home city of Juarez, Mexico became known as one of the most dangerous places on Earth. She was undocumented at the time; she couldn't travel back and forth even to see family. In this episode Diana tells the story of what it meant to finally go back and perform in Juarez after many years away.…

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"22 Nights" ft Chhom Nimol -- Live on stage 16:44

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Chhom Nimol of the band Dengue Fever tells the harrowing story of the 22 night she spent in an immigration detention facility.由Meklit Hadero

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"A circle moment" ft. Emel Mathlouthi 24:40

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Meklit talks with Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi about the moment that turned her into a viral sensation and the voice of a revolution -- but also about what it means to move beyond the shadow of that one moment.由Meklit Hadero

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"I've just thrown out the word expectation" ft. Adi Oasis 21:44

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Adi Oasis released an album and had a baby in the same year -- she thought it would be the end of her music career, but it's been the opposite. Adi and Meklit talk about the challenges of being a mama musician, and how motherhood changed how they see their own sense of place.由Meklit Hadero

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"Breaking unbreakable things" ft. Cheakaity Brown 21:14

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Cheakaity is a DC-based soul singer who was brought into the world with a weighty name: the one who breaks unbreakable things. He talks with Meklit about lineage, prophecies and the fear of living a life unfulfilled.由Meklit Hadero

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"Pragmatism and Revolution" ft. Victoria Ruiz 33:35

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Victoria Ruiz fronts the leftist punk band Downtown Boys, and has spent her career walking the line between pragmatism and idealism -- often in extremely visible settings, and often with painful consequences.由Meklit Hadero

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"Girls do not enter" ft. June Millington 27:32

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Fanny was the first all-women band to release a record on a major label, in 1970. Meklit talks with lead guitarist June Millington about the incredible pressures of navigating the industry at that time and how parts of their story were never fully told.由Meklit Hadero

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"I've been writing the same song since the first song I wrote" ft. Helado Negro 23:59

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Helado Negro has released 13 records in 15 years. He joins Meklit to talk about how the immigrant work ethic plays out in the arts, and Meklit wonders: is it good that we work this much?由Meklit Hadero

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"We got on the Bad Bunny Bus" ft. Buscabulla 21:35

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Buscabulla got the kind of lucky break most artists only dream about: the chance to record with the biggest artist in the world. But what happens after the lightning strikes -- can they channel its energy?由Meklit Hadero

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"I was reluctant to go" ft. Sid Sriram 32:10

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Sid Sriram wanted to make it big in the American music industry, so when got an opportunity to live and work in India as a singer for hit films, he wasn't sure he would take it. Meklit talks with Sid about his breakout album Sidharth, playing Coachella, and how he needed that time in India to find his way in the US.…

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“New York is the people that live here” ft. Mafer Bandola 28:15

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New York City is a city of immigrants, but right now that ethos and identity is being tested like never before. Meklit talks with Mafer Bandola, a Venezuelan musician who made the city her home, and then found herself on the front lines of the ongoing 'migrant crisis.'由Meklit Hadero

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“I’m ready for that transformation” ft. Dayme Arocena 29:00

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Daymé Arocena has one of the most stunning voices in music today. But when Meklit heard Daymé's latest album, Alkemi, she could tell something dramatic had changed. Her voice had changed, and Daymé had changed too. Learn more about Movement at: https://www.movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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“I found refuge in tap dancing” ft. Gerson Lanza 22:50

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Art is a form of self-expression. A lot of people say that, but for tap dance virtuoso Gerson Lanza it was literally true. Plus a teaser of what's to come on the new season of Movement with Meklit Hadero. Look out for new episodes through the summer and fall. Learn more about Movement at https://www.movementstories.com/…

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Coming up on Season 2 1:40

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Coming up on Season 2由Meklit Hadero

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"Returning as Myself" ft. San Cha 23:12

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Meklit talks with Mexican-American singer San Cha about how she fell in love with Ranchera — a style of music that represented all the cultural values, sexual repression and stigma that she had once tried to escape. More about San Cha: https://www.churchofsancha.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/…

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"Bananas and Cilantro" ft. Sasami 26:04

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Meklit talks with Sasami Ashworth about her acclaimed record “Squeeze,” and how it fits within a larger cycle of creation, restoration and self-discovery. More about Sasami: https://sasamiashworth.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Not Standing Still Anymore" ft. Chhom Nimol (of Dengue Fever) 24:36

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Meklit talks with Cambodian-American singer Chhom Nimol about her long musical journey from performing on Cambodia’s first televised singing competition, to joining the band Dengue Fever. They also discuss her personal favorite track from the band’s new album — an ode to a Cambodian culinary staple, the fermented fish paste prohok. More about Dengu…

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"Dubai is Like a Big Airport" ft. Cromwell Ojeda 19:45

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Cromwell Ojeda and his brother grew up in Dubai — two Filipino kids in an expat family — but now his brother is moving to Canada where their family can finally gain citizenship. Meklit talks with Cromwell about what it’s like to make music and community in a place where people tend to come and go. Follow Cromwell: https://www.instagram.com/muhaisna…

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"She's gonna do all of that?" ft. Ghaliaa 14:10

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In part two of our series on path breaking artists in the United Arab Emirates, Meklit talks with Syrian singer and producer Ghaliaa about how a complete collapse of confidence led to her latest record. More about Ghaliaa: https://www.ghaliaaofficial.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/…

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"You're an Expat" ft. Freek 16:20

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When Mustafa Mohamed Ismail -- AKA Freek -- was 10 years old, he learned that he had no citizenship in the only country he'd ever known. And if he wanted to stay, he'd have to find a job. More about Freek: https://www.youtube.com/@thefreektv More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Shiny Blue Keys" ft. Tatiana Crespo -- LIVE from Tempe, AZ 19:48

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Tatiana Crespo introduces us to her accordion Lindo, plus a busking adventure that changed her life. This story was recorded live on stage at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. More about Tatiana: https://www.taticrespoarte.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Between the Tears, So Much Pride" ft. Clarissa Bitar 20:50

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Meklit talks with oud virtuoso Clarissa Bitar about the doubts she overcame just to pick up the instrument, and the incredible response from her family when they realized she could actually play. More about Clarissa: https://clarissabitar.com/#/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Separating our culture from our trauma" ft. Alsarah 24:42

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Meklit talks with an old friend — East African retro-pop singer Alsarah —about drawing inspiration from tradition, and making peace with the word “refugee.” Watch the “Farasha” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaN9ELG4p4g More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"What's the Freshest Fruit?" ft. Felukah 14:27

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Meklit talks with Egyptian-American MC Felukah, about how moving to the birthplace of hip-hop transformed her from poet to rapper. More about Felukah: https://www.felukah.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Laughter is Freedom" ft. Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul 16:01

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Meklit talks with the Belgian-based dance-pop duo of Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul about taking their new record out on the road, and wondering how some of its humor and provocation might be received in different parts of the world. More on Charlotte and Bolis: https://charlotteandbolis.com/ More on Movement: https://movementstories.com/…

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"A World In Which I Can Exist" ft. Dakota Camacho 20:14

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On the island commonly known as “Guam," July 21st is commonly known as "Liberation Day.” But for Dakota Camacho, a Seattle-based artist who traces their lineage to the island, these simple terms hold a world of history and complexity. More about Dakota: https://www.dakotacamacho.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/…

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"Sing Every Song Like It's Your Last" ft. Gino Yevdjevich 22:52

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Meklit talks with Gino Yevdjevich, lead singer of the gypsy punk band Kultur Shock, about the need to create art, especially when the world is at its darkest. More about Kulture Shock: http://www.kulturshock.com/ More about Movement: https://movementstories.com/由Meklit Hadero

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"Welcome Home Pop" ft. Momma Nikki -- Live from Seattle 15:42

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Momma Nikki speaks and sings about a complicated relationship with their father, who immigrated to the US from Haiti. The story was recorded live on stage at the Meany Center for the Performing arts at the University of Washington. More about Momma Nikki: https://www.mommanikki.com/ More about Movement: https://www.mommanikki.com/ More about Meklit…

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"Love at First Sight" ft. Larry & Joe 25:04

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Larry Bellorín is a legend of Venezuelan Llanera music; Joe Troop is a bluegrass virtuoso from North Carolina. Meklit talks with this unlikely duo about the social forces and serendipity that brought them together. Find all of Larry & Joe’s music at https://www.larryandjoe.com/ Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/ More about Me…

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"Making Weird Normal" ft. NNAMDI 14:27

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Meklit talks with Nnamdi Ogbonaya about making music that draws the listener in, while at the same time challenging them. His new album is called "Please Have a Seat." Find all of NNAMDI’s music at https://nnamdi.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/ More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/…

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"Writing a Ritual" ft. Xenia Rubinos 19:26

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Meklit talks with Xenia Rubinos about finding her way back to the stage after a long and difficult time away. Find all of Xenia’s music at: https://www.xeniarubinos.com/ Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/ More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/由Meklit Hadero

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“The Craziest Thing I Ever Did" ft. Jesus Díaz 25:43

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Meklit talks with Cuban-American percussionist and bandleader Jesus Díaz about his journey from playing homemade drums in Havana to performing on the biggest stages in the world. Find all of Jesus’s music at http://www.jesusdiazqba.com/ Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/ More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/…

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"Explaining One Side to the Other" ft. Oddisee 23:15

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Meklit talks with Sudanese-American MC Oddisee about self-doubt and the power of empathy, along with his new album "To What End." Find all of Oddisee’s music at https://oddisee.bandcamp.com Learn more about Movement at https://movementstories.com/ More about Meklit at https://www.meklitmusic.com/由Meklit Hadero