Movement with Meklit Hadero

Latest Episodes:

"Not Standing Still Anymore" ft. Chhom Nimol (of Dengue Fever) Dec 05, 2023

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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 Dengue Fever: https://denguefevermusic.com/

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"Dubai is Like a Big Airport" ft. Cromwell Ojeda Nov 28, 2023

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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/muhaisnahfour/?hl=en

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"She's gonna do all of that?" ft. Ghaliaa Nov 21, 2023

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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/

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"You're an Expat" ft. Freek Nov 07, 2023

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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

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"Shiny Blue Keys" ft. Tatiana Crespo -- LIVE from Tempe, AZ Oct 31, 2023

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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/

"Between the Tears, So Much Pride" ft. Clarissa Bitar Oct 10, 2023

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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/#/

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"Separating our culture from our trauma" ft. Alsarah Sep 12, 2023

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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

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"What's the Freshest Fruit?" ft. Felukah Aug 29, 2023

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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/

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"Laughter is Freedom" ft. Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul Aug 01, 2023

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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/

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"A World In Which I Can Exist" ft. Dakota Camacho Jul 18, 2023

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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/

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