Don't Take Your Freedom For Granted with Makimakkuk

The Assurance Podcast

For episode 5th of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba is joined by Makimakkuk, a rapper, producer, selector and DJ from Palestine, for a compelling conversation.

In ''Don't Take Your Freedom For Granted' they cast a critical eye on Makimakkuk's city of Ramallah in Palestine. They explore the immense current, historical and ongoing tensions in the region, the impacts of conservatism on the music scene and the challenges faced when trying to create gender equality and opportunities in the music community. Makimakkuuk also discusses the importance of discipline and rest and the concept of freedom.

Check out Makimakkuk's suggestions of organisation that are working for fair representation in Palestine and the Middle east .

Alqaws (LGBTQ+) Orgnisation, Al Qattan Foundation, Al Sakakini Cultural Centre

This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #stepintoyoucampaign, which is all about empowerment and confidently taking up space.

Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix)

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