MEJWIZ MUSIC PROGRAM
Mejwi Music proram 2022
MEJWIZ Music program focused on creating capacity building activities, strengthening network and collaborations between artists and professionals of the sector, and giving exposure to regional independent musicians.
This was achieved through series of events that took place over the course of a year.
Watch this short documentary exploring the local independent music scene.
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the Goethe-Institut promote the emerging market of cultural and creative industries in Africa and in the Middle East. This workshop is implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Mada Association within the framework of the MEJWIZ program.
DABAKA PROJECT
The aim of “Dabaka” project is to bring together Syrian and Lebanese professional musicians to produce one original work, release an album and play a live performance. The musicians revisited together songs of Syrian-Lebanese folk repertoire, giving a positive example of peaceful coexistence and collaborative positive environment. The project encouraged more dialogue between artists of the cultural scene working in the areas of peace-building and conflict prevention to foster a greater understanding of the unique role that the arts can play.
This project was made in collaboration with UNHCR and Red Oak