The Unheard Frequencies: Syrian Women Reshaping Sound
Dazed, MENA
February, 2025
After decades of control, the ruling Ba’ath party and former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were ousted on December 8, as opposition factions stormed Syria’s capital Damascus. While many in Syria and worldwide celebrated its liberation, Diva says the voices of Syria’s female artists still linger in the margins—a bittersweet reminder that liberation doesn’t always equal recognition A year ago, while Syria still bore the weight of Assad’s rule, Diva set out on a journey to unearth the hidden voices of Syrian female artists—those steadfast within the country and those scattered across the diaspora. As a composer, DJ, and producer, Diva carried with her an intimate understanding of the barriers these women face, their art having emerged from the shadows of unimaginable constraints.
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