Henna Haj Hasan Delia Session
Henna Haj Hasan, a talented singer from Palestine. According to Henna, there is a growing demand for female performers in female-only spaces, which led her to folklore explorations and to create a contemporary song that appeals to her audience.
Jeries Babish’s Passion for Creativity
Jeries Babish, the lead singer of the rock band Mafar, shared his journey as a musician, composer, arranger, and songwriter.
Empires of the Algorithm
Delia was able to put two Arab musicians (Haya Zaatry and Maro) together to share their tribulations and triumphs on Spotify Live. The intention was to offer an insight to a global audience on what it means to be an Arab musician in the global music industry – and how easy it is to build your own empires of the algorithm.
The Awesome Ambience of NoorAlRaee
The Delia Sessions has, as its mandate, the pleasure of introducing talented musicians and their music to a new global audience.
Highlights with Safa Mohanna: Music Training Programs at Delia Arts Center, Gaza, Palestine.
Launch of three exciting music programs that would be taking place at the Delia Arts Center in Gaza, Palestine. learn more…
Kicking up a gear in Bukavu
It has been a busy, productive time for Delia-Ndaro Art Culture in Bukavu! True to their word, they have been promoting local arts and culture with a jam-packed program that has seen lots of great artistic expression happening.
The Delia Sessions Download Part II
“I believe art is the best instrument that can help make our voices heard. Art is the best tool you can use to raise your voice as a human being”, says Zaid.
The Rhythm of Samah
Samah Mustafa could be labeled a live-looping artist – but she is honestly so much more than that. For starters, she is also a qualified music therapist.
Ethno Palestine 2022
Ethno engages young people through a series of annual international music camps as well as workshops and concerts, working together with schools, conservatories, communities, and other groups of youth to promote peace, tolerance, and intercultural understanding.
The Delia Sessions Download, Part I
In this article, we’ll be featuring the first two artists whose videos have been included as part of the Delia Sessions in 2022
The GENUINETY of Majd Hajjaj
Delia Arts Foundation has a new Representative in Palestine that goes by the name of Majd Hajjaj. We caught up with her at her home in Ramallah to find out more about what is going on in Palestine and some of the work that she is doing for the Delia Arts Foundation
Congo’s Much Needed Navel Gazing
The rumba is considered an integral part of Congolese identity and a means of promoting intergenerational cohesion and solidarity. learn more…
The Sound of Sama
In amongst a truly star-studded alphabetized list of artists from all over the world, you’ll find Ramallah’s very own Sama Abdulhadi, a female Palestinian DJ credited with bringing techno music to the West Bank – and then from taking her sound from the West Bank to the world.
Quick Q&A with Thomas Lusango, Director of the Delia-Ndaro Art Culture in Bukavu, DRC
Thomas Lusango is a Congolese artist, music teacher, musician, and guitarist. He is passionate about music and the arts. Know more about him and Delia’s art foundation…
Songs of Peace
It’s hard not to timestamp the iconic ’60s with the sound of Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ as the Vietnam War raged and the whole world lived on tenterhooks for fear of a Cold War spilling into more of a nuclear war.
Delia Arts Center Congo
The Delia Arts Foundation together with NDARO Culture is investing in a bright musical future that will ensure that one day soon, a breakout artist will rise from this culturally rich part of the DRC and grace the world’s musical stages with their talent.
Congolese Music Comes Good
Who are these aspiring young African musicians to look up to? Let’s check out our Top 5 Congolese musicians…
Arabesque Coldplay
Can Coldplay, the most successful band of the 21st century, play their greatest supporting act yet and simultaneously help bring peace to the Middle East?
Palestine Pop Music’s Slow Rise
Pop music is the aspirin of our times, assuring us that everything is going to be okay. reflective of what’s going on in society at the time.
Osprey V
Osprey V is a Palestinian rock band from Gaza. They have a novel, ambitious way of sharing who they are with the world. We spoke to Raji, lead singer, and lyricist of Osprey V about his struggles in getting his message to the world…
Tom Morello: #InspiringPeople
Tom Morello is best known for his work in Rage Against The Machine. Aside from his established music career, Morello has embarked on a political activist journey in recent years, and, in particular, has taken a hard stance when it comes to the human rights issues facing Palestinians today.
The Role of Music in Social Transformation-Blackbird
Blackbird is a song written and sung by McCartney that whispers hope in its melodic refrain. It was covered by Wafaa and Alaa (featuring Johno) and many other talented musicians in a project curated by Delia Arts Foundation.
Interview with Adnan Joubran
Delia Arts had the privilege of sitting down with the famous Palestinian Oud player, Adnan Joubran. Adnan is one-third of the famous trio, Le Trio Joubran, the only musical trio to focus solely on the Oud.
Roger Waters: Inspiring People
Roger Waters is the co-founder and lead singer of one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful groups in music history – Pink Floyd. Throughout his career, he has campaigned for social justice and used the platform that his musical success has afforded him to champion causes such as the Palestinian struggle.
5 Palestinian Artists You Should Listen To
If you are new to Palestinian music and are searching for some recommendations, we have the top 5 Palestinian artists that you should start listening to!
We’re Launching New Music Training Programs in Gaza, Palestine
We are launching three new music programs for Gaza locals supported by the Representative Office of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ramallah: Women’s Music Initiation, Music Production Training, and Solfeggio & Music Theory Training
Mohammed Assaf: Inspiring People
Singer and Goodwill Ambassador, Mohammed Assaf is a symbol of how Palestinian musicians can thrive to stardom through their talents, if given an opportunity.
Artists for Palestine UK: Inspiring Projects
Artists for Palestine UK (APUK) is a growing network of artists and cultural workers standing together for Palestinian rights and for a just resolution for all in Israel/Palestine, including for Palestinian refugees. We had a chat with them.
Music Production Classes for Musicians in Gaza w/ AfriScene
Supported by the Wallonie-Bruxelles International, we are offering music production training to musicians in Gaza in partnership with AfriScene.
LIVE FOR GAZA – WRAP UP
“LIVE FOR GAZA” was an online event that we were eager to launch to mobilize the local and international communities to join forces in support of the musicians in Gaza.
Brian Eno: #InspiringPeople
Multi artist and music production legend Brian Eno is one of those minds who appear once in a generation. From all of his interests, the Palestinian cause is one that deeply touches his heart.
Anas Salam: The Golden Voice from Gaza
Born in a refugee camp, the Palestinian singer is one of the first artists to use the Delia Arts Center, our space for musicians in Gaza.
Read his story here.
Gaza Women and the Music Industry
The Delia Arts Foundation has been studying the needs of the music scene in Gaza, Palestine. Through our research, it has been apparent that women have faced incredible difficulties becoming involved in the music industry. Read here some of the insights.
The Palestine Music Expo: #InspiringProjects
In conflict zones such as Palestine, musicians struggle to turn their passion into a career and need ongoing support. Initiatives such as our first featured project came to help fill this gap: The Palestine Music Expo (PMX).
Intro to the Delia Arts Center in Gaza
So what makes the Delia Arts Center different? Why is our little project worth knowing about? The primary reason is the focus on music. Due to several factors in Gaza – namely the conservative culture that casts a suspicious eye towards music, and the huge challenges of being able to perform – music continues to exist outside of the mainstream.
The 2020 Rome Charter
What if everyone had the RIGHT to participate in cultural life? The 2020 Rome Charter is exploring just that.
Lebanon After the Explosion – Pt. 2: “The Future of Arts and Culture”
On Tuesday, August 4th at 6:07 PM, the port of Beirut exploded. In this post, Part 2 of an article written by Delia Arts Foundation’s Development Coordinator, Joelle Khayat, she interviews Mr. Bassam Saba, director of the Lebanese National Conservatory of Music.
In this article, they talk about scenarios and perspectives of the Lebanese cultural sector after the explosion.
Lebanon After the Explosion – Pt. 1: “In My Own Words”
On 4 August we were horrified to hear of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut is a regional center for Arts and Culture in the Middle East region, so we knew many colleagues were directly affected.
Most concerning was knowing that one of our own team, Joelle Khayat, lives in the heart of Beirut.
Lebanon from the Inside
Lebanon is a beautiful country with all its history and nature. Its multi-cultural richness is unparalleled, especially in the middle-east. Most of all, its beauty relies on its people.
Voices from Gaza: “Music: The Only Shelter”
Our Head of Operations in Gaza – Ayman Mghames – is also a talented rapper. In this touching article, he tells us the story of a boy, from Gaza, who always loved music: his own story.
Delia Spotlight: 6 Questions for Hanin Shahir Al Ejla
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The Story Behind the Delia Sessions
Our founder Johno explains the concept of our YouTube concert series.
News from the HQ: Corona Update
The communities we work with are vulnerable in two ways – directly, as marginalized communities with less than adequate medical and economic systems, and indirectly, as musicians who are dependent on the ability to perform and bring people together in order to earn income.
Delia Spotlight: 6 Questions for Lina Sleibi
Palestinian musician Lina Sleibi began her career in 2010. Since releasing her first song, she has received international recognition for her unique style that aspires to convey an artistic and humanitarian theme through her music.
Delia Spotlight: 6 Questions for Milad Fatouleh
Born in Palestine, Milad won a singing concert in Italy at the age of 9 and moved with his family to the country. Now, he is back in Palestine and wants to make the world hear the Palestinian people through his voice.
Delia Spotlight: 6 Questions for Rola Azar
Widely known in the Arabic-speaking world, Rola Azar always dreamed about achieving her full potential through music. Read here the interview with Delia Session’s first featured artist.
Have You Heard of the Delia Sessions?
The launch of the first Delia Sessions is just around the corner. But wait… What are the Delia Sessions? Yes, we believe that a proper introduction is in order. Thus, to be clear and direct, we answered the 6 Ws about our upcoming project.
News from the HQ: The Delia Arts Center in Gaza!
With all the excitement swirling around the launch of the Delia Sessions, there’s been another project building quietly behind the scenes…
Our Year in Review
Read a short review of the Delia Arts Foundation’s 2019 and our best hopes for 2020.
Gaza Post: “A Musical Project Brings The Creativity Of Palestinians To The World”
We are happy to say that our projects were featured on the Gaza Post. Click on the image to read the article!