Don't Take Your Freedom For Granted with Makimakkuk

For episode 5th of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba is joined by Makimakkuk, a rapper, producer, selector and DJ from Palestine, for a compelling conversation.In ''Don't Take Your Freedom For Granted' they cast a critical eye on Makimakkuk's city of Ramallah in Palestine. They explore the immense current, historical and ongoing tensions in the region, the impacts of conservatism on the music scene and the challenges faced when trying to create gender equality and opportunities in the music community. Makimakkuuk also discusses the importance of discipline and rest and the concept of freedom.Check out Makimakkuk's suggestions of organisation that are working for fair representation in Palestine and the Middle east .Alqaws (LGBTQ+) Orgnisation, Al Qattan Foundation, Al Sakakini Cultural CentreThis podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #stepintoyoucampaign, which is all about empowerment and confidently taking up space.Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

The Assurance Podcast is a follow up to Juba’s documentary 'Assurance' which explored the experiences of female DJs in Nigeria. Throughout the eye-opening and motivating 6-part Assurance Podcast series, Juba will talk to women DJs across the Global South, reflecting on their personal journeys, their music scenes and how their social contexts impact their careers and lives. Guests will also offer up wisdom and advice to DJs and Producers. Assurance is all about spotlighting voices away from the European and North American club scenes, which dominate in conversations around gender and representation in music. This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #ShareHerPower campaign, which is all about camaraderie over competition and women empowering women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.