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Poetic Pilgrimage rappers strike a chord with Islam

Hip-hop duo discusses music, women and their relationship with Islam.

Female Muslim duo Poetic Pilgrimage has stormed the hip-hop arena, breaking cultural and religious boundaries. British-born members Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor have toured across the world facing resistance along the way, with some Muslims saying their performances are forbidden. But this hasn’t stopped the pair who believe music is permissible within Islam. Join the conversation with them at 1930GMT.    

In this episode, we speak to:

Muneera Rashida & Sukina Abdul Noor @poeticpilgrim
Poetic Pilgrimage

Alia Sharrief @AliaSharrief
Muslimah Hip-Hop artist and activist

AliaSharrief.com

Anas Canon @anascanon
Executive producer, Decorative Audio

anascanon.com

Tijani Concious @TijaniConcious
Jamaican Muslim reggae artist

tijanimedia.com

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