In the last two weeks, unwarranted violence against Palestinians by Israeli authorities has increased. Palestinians on the ground have resisted, and in turn, Israeli forces have since used repeated excessive force on Palestinians. As Airstrikes continue, Israel is cracking down on media with strong censorship of Palestinian content, and the recent targeted bombing of Al-Jazeera and Associated Press building. Israel is using its connections and influence with social media companies to censor content and expression online. 

Today we speak to 3 Palestinians to shed light on the situation on the ground, what Palestinians need to support their struggle, and what the reality of the struggle is for palestinians.

Our guests today include Fayrouz Sharqawi, the director at Grassroots Jerusalem, a platform for Palestinian and international activists and organizations in Jerusalem. Afaf Al-Najjar is in Khan Younis in Gaza, and is a writer with We Are Not Numbers. Lastly, Mona Shtaya is a Communicator, campaigner, Digital/ Human Rights defender and Local Advocacy Manager at Hamlah, the Arab center for social media.

Interview with Palestinian HRDs: The realities on the ground

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Same Ol' Notes

I'm uploading this music solely to give more exposure to some of the artists I enjoy a great deal. If you have the legal rights to any of the music in the mix I put up and you don't want me to promote you, PM me and I will remove the files. 

If you like the music I post, support the artists and buy the music at Beatport, Juno, Bleep, Boomkat, Zero-Inch, eMusic or in your local music store. Support the artists, buy the merchandice, go to the shows and spread the love!

Billie Holiday vs La Ritournelle (Lulu Rouge Jass Edit)

All lyrics written by Tadhg and Stephen. Available for purchase athttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/eternity-feat.-stephen-allen/id1016931464

Eternity ft. Stephen Allen & Tadhg O'Connor

This summer I spent a couple of weeks in San Francisco.
I had some lovely days at a hostel in an old lighthouse outside town, and there by the sea I finished my song Kid. Back in San Francisco I met an awesome musician and producer, and got the opportunity to record my new song with him.

“I was wise enough never to grow up, While fooling people into believing I had.” - Margret Mead

Recorded and mixed at The Complex  Recording Studio, San Francisco by Elliott Peltzman

Drawing made by Therese Johansson


"The ones that made me will one day just disappear from earth.
It's something that I've heard about
It's something I've observed.
I'll keep it in mind and I'll try not to be scared.
I'll keep it in mind and the monsters under my bed will hold my hand instead of gripping my feet.
I'll never grow up, but my fear might ease.
 
I'm a kid.
I'm a kid.
Forever kid.

So I take a deep breath and I keep learning to survive.
I keep my kid alive, 
I keep my kid alive inside.
I keep it alive. And it's okay to sometimes be a bit scared. 
I keep it alive and the monsters under my bed, will hold my hand instead of gripping my feet. I'll never grow up but my fear will ease.

I'm a kid.
I'm a kid.
Forever kid."


Most of us know... a relationship fizzling out is a sad time - but with every ending comes a new beginning. 
Written and spoken by Chasmic xx

Spark

Dear friends,
It's finally here. The first single from my debut EP that's gonna be released later this year.
I'm so happy to share some of my fantasy underwater world with you.
So come, follow me.

Frida Teresia Svensson: Vocals, guitars, percussion & muted piano 
Elliott Peltzman: Synths & drums 
Vince Dewald: Bass 

Recorded at The Complex Recording Studio, San Francisco
by George S. Rosenthal & Elliott Peltzman
Mixed by Elliott Peltzman
Produced by Elliott Peltzman 
Mastered by Stefan Aronsson

FOLLOW

First single off Whim's debut album '400 Days' out 2nd December 2016.

400 Days

Maybe In The Future But Probably Not - SINGLE

I Fear

Hey all, welcome to my soundcloud page. I am a Galway-based singer-songwriter. Found the beautiful world of busking while I was studying to become a midwife. For the past decade I have been falling into the kindness of others and sharing the metta-melodies. Love is an ocean. Music is a boat.  Its all a gift.

Same Ol' Notes

Katie O'Connor