Playing for peace in Syria
Syrian-American composer Malek Jandali uses music to highlight his country’s humanitarian crisis.
Photo via malekjandali.com
Composer and pianist Malek Jandali was one of the first Syrian artists to support the uprising and publically speak out against the regime. He’s been using his music to highlight the humanitarian crisis in his homeland. Through an international benefit tour called “The Voice of the Free Syrian Children”, he’s hoping to put the spotlight on the millions of children who’ve been affected by the ongoing conflict. Malek Jandali joins The Stream at 19:30 GMT to take your questions.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Malek Jandali @MalekJandali
Pianist and activist
Raghad Mardini
Founder and director of the Art Residence Aley
Omar Offendum @Offendum
Hip-hop artist
Amr Kawji @MouriKawji
Activist
Hazami Barmada @HazamiBarmada
Public affairs consultant
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Published On 30 Oct 2013