Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi combines political commentary, powerful vocals and contemporary music. Her song «Kelmti Horra» (my word is free) became an anthem of the Jasmine Revolution and the Arab Spring. Her album MRA («woman» in Arabic) is a feminist record with hip-hop, pop and reggaeton.
With jazzhane
- 18.01.2025 Psychedelic Music Explosion, Moods Zurich
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For those of you who have been following us from the first day, you will remember, that we have been sharing Emel’s powerful songs on our socials, newsletters, and playlists.
Emel reminds us of the heroines and heroes we grew up with: revolutionary political commentary, beautiful vocals, and contemporary music. Her fans will remember Holm, the Arabic remake of the Iranian song "Soltane Ghalbhaa”, or Kelmti Horra “my word is free”, a song that became an anthem for the Jasmine Revolution and the Arab Spring.
With MRA, “woman” in Arabic, she deconstructs to rebuild, keeping music alive. The result is a powerful, salvific, and feminist album. Powerful with feverish hip-hop, pop, and reggaeton, exemplified by Massive Will.