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CairoScene
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
ALKadira
WORD | ALKadira - Elysian Rhapsody In this WORD episode, Syrian-born, Lebanon-grown, and Paris-based artist ALKadira unpacks the spiritual, sonic, and philosophical landscapes behind her debut single 'Elysian Rhapsody', pulled from her upcoming EP MAJOR ARCANA. MAJOR ARCANA is ALKadira's debut offering an ambitious, soul-baring release that blurs the edges between score and song, poetry and production. Rooted in cinematic architecture and poetic defiance, her compositions morph through deconstructed electronic experimentation and intimate vocal delivery, threading together longing, ascendance, and self-discovery. In this episode of WORD, she tells SceneNoise: 'The word Elysium comes from a Greek myth about the Elysium Fields — a place of eternal peace and happiness.' ALKadira describes Elysian Rhapsody as a musical chant, a spiritual transmission, and a sonic spell for change. Through ethereal vocals and fluid spoken word, she bridges classical piano teachings with experimental textures, born from a life lived across geographies, languages, and revolutions of the self. 'It's a rhapsody — structureless and emotional. Because once an emo, always an emo,' she says. 'It's a state of inner clarity… between sorrow and optimism, between the revolutionary inside us and the peace we long for.' ALKadira's mission is to compose from the in-between — from shadow and light — where truth, love, and sound converge.'The intention behind my work is to blur the line between composition and song, between poetry and sound design,' she says. 'Bringing my classical training in piano, guitar, and acoustic instruments into dialogue with the electronic and experimental world.' The full EP, MAJOR ARCANA, promises to expand on these themes: the pursuit of self-fulfillment, the meaning of life, and the serene stillness that can be found amid collective noise.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Steve Bannon to headline Greenville GOP "America First" event
Yvonne Julian, chairwoman of the Greenville County Republican Party, described the local GOP as an 'America First' collection of activists. The slate of speakers at the party's upcoming convention reflects its hardline support for President Donald Trump's agenda. The Monday, April 14, evening event at the Greenville Convention Center will feature Steve Bannon, a former chief strategist in Trump's first administration and host of the War Room podcast. He is known as a populist with a penchant for provocative commentary. Other speakers include U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC 1st District), as well as state treasurer Curtis Loftis, and WORD host Bill Frady. 'The convention – when all Greenville County precincts elect the party's county leadership – will be a massive MAGA Trump event,' according to the party's website. The Greenville GOP has been controlled in recent years by the hard-charging America First caucus. Julian described the group's takeover of the party as 'draining the swamp at the local level.' According the party website, 'Delegate spots are still open and all MAGA voters are encouraged to attend' the convention. For more information about the convention or to reserve tickets, Greenville County residents are encouraged to call 864-243-8528 or email team@ This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Greenville GOP convention promises to be 'massive MAGA Trump event'
CairoScene
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Oualid & Zeina
Moroccan singer-songwriter Oualid takes us through the writing process behind his collaborative hit with Zeina. Mar 30, 2025 In this episode of WORD, Moroccan singer-songwriter Oualid breaks down his collaborative hit with Lebanese-Egyptian singer Zeina, 'Allo Min'. He delves into the writing process behind the track, explaining how it came together with Zeina in one spontaneous studio session as well as the messages they intended to convey through the song's catchy hooks. Co-written by Oualid, Zeina and Mbarek Nouali and performed in a Maghrebi dialect, the track is a joyful blend of punchy R&B beats and Maghreb rhythms with pop sensibilities, delivering a refreshing lighthearted take on the theme of love and longing. It became one of the top 5 most Shazamed songs in Egypt in 2024.
