This Palestinian Singer Was BANNED for Being Arab And Now She is Back To Reclaim the Narrative
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In this powerful episode of Habibi House, we sit down with Palestinian singer-songwriter, director, and cultural force Lina Makoul — the first Palestinian winner of The Voice I*rael — who’s redefining what it means to be a “radical” artist. From rejecting a conventional path in biology to headlining global festivals, Lina has become a voice for the voiceless, blending music, visuals, and identity into a singular creative force. In this conversation, we dive into: 🔥 Her decision to leave university and pursue music 🔥 How she reclaimed the word “radical” and made it the title of her upcoming EP 🔥 The trauma and triumph of being banned in Haifa 🔥 Her visual storytelling, symbolism, and why Arabic lyrics matter 🔥 Chanting as sacred ritual: why music is a form of collective healing 🔥 Standing beside ancient olive trees while singing about Palestinian memory 🔥 How occupation shaped her creativity, and how she channels that into liberation 🔥 Her dinner with Will.i.am (!), Aquarius Festival, and building Palestine’s music future Lina breaks down how being Palestinian isn’t just geography — it’s a mindset. And how she's turning every performance into a healing ritual for resistance.
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