Trance in MENA

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Episode 4: Psychedelic Drugs and Trance

2021-05-2014:54

This episode looks at how psychedelic drugs like LSD and MDMA have been used in scientific inquiries into trance-like states, and how these drugs have also taken on a significant role in modern iterations of trance music, with a focus on the Israeli Psytrance scene. Hosted by Lauren.

Episode 2: Trance as Escapism and Healing - Marginalized and Minority Groups and Trance

2021-05-2009:10

Episode 2 featuring discussion of trance as a safe space for marginalized groups. Hosted by Shea.

Episode 1: The Birth of Tradition with Trance, Ecstasy and Tarab

2021-05-1914:42

In this first episode, learn about how the Arab world first explored the use of music to induce a state of trance and ecstasy. Hosted by Salina. Music featured: Segah (Damascus 1955) - From the Ecstatic Dances of Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria Ney Solo followed by Beyat Ayini (Ankara) - From the Ecstatic Dances of Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria

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