The New Arab Staff

Asmahan Qarjouli

Qarjouli

Asmahan Qarjouli is a Palestinian-Jordanian journalist based in Doha, Qatar. She reports on foreign affairs and culture in the MENA region and beyond. She often explores unique angles of cultural stories that merge history and politics, including Arab pop culture. Her interests include crisis and conflict reporting

Macklemore's sample of Fairuz's song in Hind's Hall beautifully exemplifies the cultural overlap of two populations using music to stand up for what's right.

10 May, 2024