I'm sure that a lot of my friends - even though they're curious about the music of nations that are not on their radar - still don't know what Kuwaiti music sounds like.
There is a congratulatory culture in the Gulf. From birth onwards, there is a culture of giving people trophies as markers of achievement for making … - Ayshay
There is a congratulatory culture in the Gulf. From birth onwards, there is a culture of giving people trophies as markers of achievement for making …
- Ayshay
The vast majority of women musicians function under singular names like 'Cher' 'Madonna'. They have to get married almost immediately to preserve the… - Ayshay
The vast majority of women musicians function under singular names like 'Cher' 'Madonna'. They have to get married almost immediately to preserve the…
There's a big difference between the Arabic and Western scales. One uses quarter tone system and one doesn't. So in order for me to compose real Arab… - Ayshay
There's a big difference between the Arabic and Western scales. One uses quarter tone system and one doesn't. So in order for me to compose real Arab…
If you've ever seen album covers for Arab female pop stars, it looks like the designer was paid five dollars to make them, and the extreme femaleness… - Ayshay
If you've ever seen album covers for Arab female pop stars, it looks like the designer was paid five dollars to make them, and the extreme femaleness…
I've been exploring gender performativity in the Gulf since I was a teenager. I'm not a gender anthropologist, but I feel like there's an extreme bin… - Ayshay
I've been exploring gender performativity in the Gulf since I was a teenager. I'm not a gender anthropologist, but I feel like there's an extreme bin…
I'm fascinated by evil queens. They're very alluring and repellent at the same time, and I'm into that dichotomy. - Ayshay
I'm fascinated by evil queens. They're very alluring and repellent at the same time, and I'm into that dichotomy.
For instance, members of the elite will never allow their children to become musicians normally, because it's - not embarrassing - but it's not done.… - Ayshay
For instance, members of the elite will never allow their children to become musicians normally, because it's - not embarrassing - but it's not done.…
This has always been my problem with genres is that they've turned into marketing tools. I've never been a person that allows themselves to be in any… - Ayshay
This has always been my problem with genres is that they've turned into marketing tools. I've never been a person that allows themselves to be in any…
I'm not a philosopher so why should I provide anyone with the answers? I'm just a musician, I don't have any solutions. All I'm doing is questioning … - Ayshay
I'm not a philosopher so why should I provide anyone with the answers? I'm just a musician, I don't have any solutions. All I'm doing is questioning …
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