Tarwida
Episodes
The Gaza Kitchen: Food, Resistance, and Reclaiming Narrative | Laila El-Haddad
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Palestinian author and activist Laila El-Haddad explores the intersection of food, politics, and identity. Discussing her acclaimed books The G...
Zaghareed, Hakawati and Palestinian Storytelling | Sally Shalabi
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Long before books and screens, people relied on storytelling to connect with one another, remember their past, and make sense of the world around them...
Women Artists in Times of War | Lilies of Gaza
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to preserve and document the work of 22 female artists from Gaza, a book titled Lilies of Gaza was created bringing together their painti...
Food is Political | Fadi Kattan (Replay)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome renowned chef Fadi Kattan to Tarwida, diving deep into his rich family heritage and unique culinary journey. Fadi shares fascina...
Palestinian Stand Up Comedy | Alaa Abu Diab (Arabic Episode)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tarwida, we sit down with Palestinian comedian Alaa Abu Diab for a sharp, poignant, and darkly witty conversation. We talk stand-up...
The Voice of Hind Rajab | Kaouther Ben Hania
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When six-year-old Hind Rajab reached out to the Red Cross for help in January 2024, the ambulance car was 8 minutes away from her. She could have been...
The Voice of Hind Rajab | Kaouther Ben Hania
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When six-year-old Hind Rajab reached out to the Red Cross for help in January 2024, the ambulance car was 8 minutes away from her. She could have been...
From Nakba to Now: Palestinian Memory, Cinema, and Resistance | Cherien Dabis
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
During the 1990 Gulf War, Palestinian filmmaker, writer, and actress Cherien Dabis experienced racism for the first time while living in the United St...
Palestinian Tatreez: How Embroidery has become a Language of Art and Resistance | SILA
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tarwida, we take you on a virtual tour of SILA, a collaborative exhibition, that brings together artists and artisans to expl...
Palestinian Music, Jazz and Tarab Explained | Nai Barghouti
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nai Barghouti - Palestinian singer, flutist and composer discovered the power of her voice at age four, when the occupation forces moved into her buil...
Palestine36 | Annemarie Jacir
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When filmmaker Annemarie Jacir began searching for her next film, she found herself returning to a moment many prefer to forget, the 1936 revolt, when...
What it Means to Lose a Home | Suad Amiry
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Suad Amiry’s father tried to return to his home in Jaffa after 1948, he found that an Israeli family had moved in. They refused to let him ente...
Of Oud, Sound and Silence | Le Trio Joubran (Arabic Episode)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit with Palestinian musician Samir Joubran, one of the three brothers behind Le Trio Joubran - a family of oud players and master...
Palestine on a Plate | Joudie Kalla
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Damascus, raised in London, and rooted in Palestine, chef, author, and activist Joudie Kalla speaks openly about living between worlds. Never ...
Swimming for Palestine I Valerie Tarazi
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the suburbs of Chicago to representing Palestine on a global stage, Olympic swimmer Valerie Tarazi carries Palestine in everything she does. Our...
The Brush that Carried a Homeland - Sliman Mansour (Arabic Episode)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few artists have captured the soul of Palestine the way Sliman Mansour has. His paintings featuring olive trees, stone terraces, mud, and the steadfas...
Chasing Freedom | Yalla Parkour (Arabic Episode)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walls, fences, and Israeli checkpoints try to dictate where bodies can and cannot move in Gaza, yet young athletes turn to parkour to reclaim freedom ...
Writing Palestine | Susan Abulhawa (Relaunch)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-a...
My name is Palestine I George Qurmoz (Arabic Episode)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tarwida, we revisit the life and legacy of George Qurmoz, a Palestinian composer and musician whose work became a soundtrack of res...
Older Than Occupation | Rima Nasir Tarazi
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palestinian composer and pianist Rima Nasir Tarazi reflects on her extraordinary life, sharing wisdom shaped by 93 years of personal and political cha...
Just Saying You're Palestinian is Powerful | Alana Hadid
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creative director, activist, and storyteller Alana Hadid joins us for an in-depth conversation, sharing her earliest memories of growing up in a Pales...
The Woman behind the Wheel - Vera Tamari
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From her ceramic sculptures to her time teaching at Birzeit University, Vera Tamari’s work captures the deep ties between culture, resistance, and r...
The Freedom Theater | Nabil Al Raee
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nabil Al Raee, a leader at The Freedom Theater in Jenin, talks about the theater's founding and its role in resisting oppression through storytelling....
From the River to the Screen, Palestine will be Seen | Watermelon Pictures
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the inspiring journey of Hamza and Badie Ali, the brothers who transformed their passion for film into a mission to reclaim the Palestinian ...
Decolonizing Architecture I Sandi Hilal & Alessandro Petti
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tarwida, we speak with architects Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti, co-founders of DAAR—Decolonizing Architecture Art Residency. ...
Food is Political | Fadi Kattan
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome renowned chef Fadi Kattan to Tarwida, diving deep into his rich family heritage and unique culinary journey. Fadi shares fascina...
I am the Land, and the Land is Me - Nabil Anani (Arabic episode)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to create art under a brutal colonial system? To make beauty in the midst of struggle? In this episode, Palestinian visual artist Na...
Tatreez on Stone I Naqsh Collective
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With each stitch and surface, Naqsh Collective reimagines the boundaries between craft, architecture, and memory. In this episode, we sit with Nisreen...
Documenting Ghassan Abu Sittah I Carol Mansour & Muna Khalidi
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah left after 43 days of working around the clock under constant bombardment in Gaza’s emergency rooms, filmmakers Carol Ma...
The Palestinian Museum | Amer Shomali (Part 2)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our episode with acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, Amer Shomali, we delve into The Palestinian Museum and the value it holds in conser...
Animating Resistance | Amer Shomali (Part 1)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From his acclaimed film The Wanted 18 to his multimedia art featuring the iconic Leila Khaled and the Visit Palestine poster, Amer Shomali takes us th...
A Disabled Palestinian Walks into a Comedy Club… | Maysoon Zayid
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maysoon Zayid doesn’t just tell jokes—she breaks barriers. In this episode of Tarwida, the trailblazing comedian, writer, and disability advocate ...
Palestine in Every Melody | Rola Azar
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tarwida, we talk to Palestinian singer Rola Azar, whose music beautifully balances the past and present, blending the traditional w...
Palestine Laced in Gold and Flowers | Dana Barqawi
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout her works, Dana Barqawi employs diverse media including photography, paint, gold, and flowers to craft a vivid portrayal of Palestine. She ...
The Seven Waves: The Last Film before the Genocide | Asma Bseiso
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the deep, mystical, and symbolic connection between the sea and Palestinians, particularly Gazans. In this episode, we meet film...
On Exile, Film & Romman | Saleem Al Beik
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the rich intersections of literature and cinema as we speak with author and film critic Saleem Al Beik. This episode unpacks ...
We are the Seeds of Palestine | Vivien Sansour
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, Vivien Sansour is dedicated to preserving ancestral seeds and the knowledge they carry. In this...
Gaza on Canvas | Malak Mattar
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How would a city enduring genocide appear on a painter’s canvas? In this episode, we explore the world of Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, whose viv...
Cinema against Injustice | Farah Nabulsi
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From finance to cinema, Farah Nabulsi's transition into an award-winning director has been fueled by her passion for justice. In this episode, we delv...
Writing Palestine I Susan Abulhawa
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a profound belief that artists bear the responsibility to witness and that art is an integral part of life, Susan Abulhawa, the internationally-a...
Introducing Tarwida
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tarwida is hosted by Afaf Shawwa Bibi. Lead producer is Tala Elissa and Lobna Monieb is our co-producer. Our Executive Producer is Zina Jardaneh. Soci...