Interview with Sameh Habeeb about the Gaza Concert 2008
There’s a large number of underrepresented Palestinians who are resorting to peaceful and creative methods to bring peace and end the siege in Gaza. Perhaps one of the best efforts of the year is the Gaza Concert, which is described as the following:
From the heart of Gaza a sound of hope. Performers from Gaza will gather to tell their stories in songs and music calling for better life for Palestinians who have been suffering for years and stereotyped in media.
Gaza Concert is an event bringing inspiration for many Gazan singers who are eager to speak out and tell their stories by singing and music. The event aims to bring upon musicians and singers from different parts of Palestine to sing for unity, peace and justice. In spite of all the sufferings, the hopeful event aims to revive the Palestinian spirit by music from Gaza to the whole world.
Sameh Habeeb is one of the organizers and in this podcast we discuss the following:
And several other issues.
Opening music: Checkpoint 303 – “Gaza Calling”
We wanted to interview Ayman Talal Quader as well, also one of the organizers, unfortunately he has no electricity at this time.
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