Ahlan wa sahlan, welcome to all for this program dedicated to music from North Africa, the Near and Middle East, Turkey, and the Persian world.
When the tchador is dancing : a random title for a cultural and musical caliphate without pretensions
An hour-long program to listen to and share contemporary and less contemporary sounds, to disconnect from the political news of the so-called Eastern territories, to discover local productions, the diaspora, and unique musical expressions, without suspicious Orientalism. To give local artists a voice, bildi, so that the originality of their work can be appreciated.
Let all sensibilities be expressed on the airwaves of Tchador. I want to purge music of political and military diplomacy in order to preserve its artistic essence, its raw sensitivity, and its message, if it is explicit. There is no judgment here, only listening.
It is essential to recognize that these societies cannot be reduced to the exotic images or clichés often conveyed by Orientalism.
