Music is a form of artistic expression that moves people literally, mentally, and emotionally. In a region with a rich musical history and some of the most sought after…
Author: Samar Marwan
Samar Marwan
Samar Marwan is the accidental product of Palestinian refugees living between the West and Middle East. The San Francisco native is hella serious about PCRF, LGBT rights, and burritos. Through her online writings she is intent on breaking taboos in the Arab world and liberating the white man from orientalism. Currently, she is planning a revolution against the hipsters. Send her your love (or hate) at HellaSamar or samar@scoopempire.com.
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