Music from the world: An International Sound Odyssey

Music is a powerful form of cultural expression. It can evoke emotions, memories, and a sense of belonging. Through the different melodies, rhythms, lyrics, intruments and genres we can learn more about the stories, values, and socio-political aspirations of the people and times they represent. In this series, we bring you musical stories from around the world.

FROM THE "FOREIGN" INTO THE MAINSTREAM

The preoccupation with one's own identity is becoming increasingly important in many migrant biographies and is reflected in many songs. At the same time, it can be observed that the musicians increasingly choose the German language to express their thoughts and feelings.

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FROM FEATHER BEDS TO STRAW - THE LONGING BEGINS

The first guest workers from Turkey come to Germany and a longing journey begins.

Ausschnitt aus dem Film "Sounds aus der Seele" von Mirza Odabaşı (c) Museum für Islamische Kunst

BETWEEN RACISM AND FEAR OF RELEGATION - THE NEW TURKS ARE COMING!

The dilemma of being caught between two supposedly opposing cultural identities becomes more and more the subject of Gurbet Şarkıları (Songs from a foreign land) in the 80s.

Cem Karaca Kassetten (c) Mirza Odabaşı

Podcasts as a place of remembrance

Funded by KULTUR.GEMEINSCHAFTEN, "Erinnerungenschaften - der Podcast für türkisch-deutsches Erinnern" preserves post-migrant voices and allows people to speak who have experienced and shaped our common history.

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Electronic Hafla

Let's celebrate! حفلة (hafla) is the Arabic word for a party. Discover the exciting fusion of Arabic music and electronic beats.

Habibi Funk

Curious of what Tunisian disco or Sudanese jazz sounds like? We listened, we enjoyed, and now we are sharing the music of the Berlin based label Habibi Funk.