Interview features discussion on modern Palestinian music and its distinctions from traditional music. Plus topics on the music's link to the political situation of occupation and how cultural oppression has impacted music and musicians today.
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Sabreen is currently touring four Canadian cities (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and London). For more information on the tour visit, http://www.sphr.org. For more on Sabreen, including details on their inspirational work in Palestine to train musicians and build instruments, visit http://www.sabreen.org.
To reach CKUT and Funky Revolutions (Saturdays 2-4pm), tune-in at http://www.ckut.ca or 90.3fm in Montreal.