« Just by existing you are fighting. Just do what you do best and exist because, once you build a community, once you realize a lot of people advocate for what you do, that is influential on its on. That is part of everyone’s individual journey towards making this world a better place. »

In this second part, we had the pleasure of continuing our conversation with the inspiring and enchanting Khansa. Together, we talked about his practice, what it means to be an artist, nurturing your inner child and masculinity. All of that in relation to the music video for his song « Khayef » (I’m scared). 

« Khayef » is a rendition of the 1929 song by Mohammad Abdul Wahab. Together with Zahzah, Khansa created a version of this song that is current while still honoring the aura of the original version. The video, directed by Mohammad Sabbah, explores the theme of coming out — but also how, behaviors accepted in children can become an excuse for rejection once the child grows up. The video is highly creative and showcases Khansa’s multiple talents. 

We highly encourage you to go watch it !

We now leave you to go listen to the episode — Link in bio 

Enjoy ❤

Tarab: an Arabic word, describing the sensation of ecstasy, or intense emotion an audience can feel in front of an artistic performance.

This is what the performance that closed the 3d edition of the Mawjoudin Queer Film Festival felt like. We are honored to receive the artist who performed this enchantment: Khansa, a Lebanese "art-maker", who does everything from (belly)dancing, singing, music production, acting, and so much more.

In this first part, Khansa kindly sat down with us to have a discussion on his performance at MQFF (if you like Oum Khasloum, voguing, and chains, you're at the right place).

In the second part, we'll deep dive into his background and music work and especially his famous song "Khayef" (2017).

Pour célébrer le lancement de la troisième édition du Mawjoudin Queer Film Festival, nous avons eu le plaisir d'avoir en tant que premier invité Ali Bousselmi, co-créateur de l’Initiative Mawjoudin pour l’Egalité. Lors de notre entretien avec Ali, nous avons discuté de la création de Mawjoudin mais aussi de ses missions et de sa possibilité d'exister au sein d’un pays où l’homosexualité est toujours illégale. 

To celebrate the launch of the 3rd edition of the Mawjoudin Queer Film Festival, we have had the pleasure of talking to Weema Akri, the general coordinator of this year's edition. During our interview, Weema and I talked about the creation of the festival, its impact on the queer community itself and its allies. We also talked about the festival's missions and its ability to exist in a country where homosexuality is still illegal. 

Bienvenue dans Le Salon, un podcast culture créé par Sarah et Laurène. 

Nous avons pour but de vous faire découvrir, au fil des épisodes, de nouvelles oeuvres d'art, des nouvelles méthodes de création, des artistes, mais aussi des façons de réfléchir au monde à travers l'art. 

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Sarah et Laurène

Welcome to Le Salon, a cultural podcast created by Sarah and Laurène. 

In Le Salon, through our episodes, we aim to make you discover new pieces of art, creation processes, artists, all that fun stuff ! But, we also want to offer you ways to think about the world through the process of making art. 

To feel welcome and comfortable in Le Salon, you don't need an invitation or any particular knowledge. Simply show up with you own curiosity.

Please feel free to join and continue the conversations by following us on Instagram at @le_salon_podcast and on Twitter at @LeSalon_Podcast 

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Sarah and Laurène