Syrian Revolutionary Songs and Protest Recordings w/ Yamen Mekdad 15th April 2025

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An hour of Syrian revolutionary songs and protest recordings, marking the fall of the Assad regime. Yamen Mekdad hosted by Marieke Mckenna guides us through 14 years of resistance and resilience, telling the story of Syria’s revolution through these powerful, evocative recordings.

Tracklist

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Laylet Eid (Eve Of Eid) Protest Der Baalbeh Homs
Watheq Al Samdi Live In BusraWatheq Al Samdi Live In Busra
Maalesh Daraa (It Will Be Alright Daraa)
Ahmad Al KassemAhmad Al Kassem
Ya Allah Aalek Altawakel (On Allah We Relay)18 March

Samih ChoukeirSamih Choukeir
Ya_Hef
Abdul Baset Al-Sarout Leading Protesters In Khaledeh, Homs 2011Homs 2011
Hanen Llhureh (Longing For Freedom)
Qashoush Leading Protesters In HamaQashoush Leading Protesters In Hama
Jano Jano Albatheh (The Baathist Went Crazy)
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Qamishli Protest Chanting Azadi
Fadwa SouleimaneFadwa Souleimane
Live Protest With An Oath In Qabon 2011
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2011 Christmas Protests Homs
May SkafMay Skaf
Talking About The Regime And Political Islam
Abdul Baset Al-SaroutAbdul Baset Al-Sarout
Ya Idlib Jodi O Nadi
Kasem Jamous (Abu Watan)Kasem Jamous (Abu Watan)
Ya Suwayda (Live In Karameh Square 2025