Artists Without Borders w/ Makaan-مکان

Writer and performer Tara Fatehi in Conversation with Anahita of Makaan-مکان

Artists Without Borders w/ Tara Fatehi - 6th March 2024

Makaan-مکان) presents Artists Without Borders w/ Redd Ophis 

Redd Ophis is a resident of MOTZ and FLŪXO, founder of Synthapise - a non-profit event for animal rights, and co-creator of Kollektiv Affair. She has a monthly radio residency with AAJA Music and her vocals feature on End Train’s “The Day I Didn’t Want to Wake Up”, focused on breaking conditioned thinking in our society (Code Is Law). She is a regular on the London scene and has supported acts such as I Hate Models, Perc, Chris Liberator, 999999999, SNTS, Stranger and more.

Artists Without Borders w/ Redd Ophis - 3rd April 2024

Makaan Record founder Anahita in conversation with Karolina Magnusson Murray & Rebecca Parini, discusses their roles, their artistic practices, and their experience as active females within the nightlife industry.

Artists Without Borders w/ Karolina Magnusson Murray & Rebecca Parini - 5th June 2024

Anahita invited Shams and Taha One, two incredible individuals making a difference.

They will discuss Shams's various projects, including her creative writing in poetry and experimental prose, and her research on Arabic hip-hop, Palestinian women’s resistance, and sexual and reproductive health in Palestine.

Then, we’ll dive into the Algerian electronic music scene with DJ-producer Taha One. He will share insights into the local music system and treat us to an hour-long techno set, blending North African percussion sound and journeys with techno beats.

Artists Without Borders w/ Shams & Taha One - 3rd July 2024

Seba (She/They) is an interdisciplinary musician, performance artist, DJ and Trans+ activist. She started her career as an opera singer and performance artist on an international level performing at the likes of The Lucerne Festival, BBC Proms, Royal Festival Hall, Santa Fe Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, English Touring Opera, and has curated and presented works at institutions such as MFA Boston, Tete a Tete Festival, Wilderness Festival, Illuminarts Miami, FIU, Barbican Centre, NSU Art Museum, and has recordings released with Boston Modern Orchestra Project. They have produced a number of podcast series across a range of topics from opera to self-actualisation. She works as a speaker and educator on Trans+ identities and is on the steering committee of Campaign LGBTQ, delivering talks and workshops on the topic, most recently to the Kraft Heinz Northern European business. She is co-curator of the cultural programming at Algha's Plant Room in Hackney Wick, and works as a member of the welfare team at Fold as well as being active in her local community. 

Seba's core belief is that through connection, collaboration, and understanding, we can, in the words of Lola Olufemi reimagine a world that has no borders, seen or unseen, and through a shared consciousness of care we can use queer relational structures to build a new future.

Artists Without Borders w/ SEBA - 7th August 2024

Makaan/مَکان ‘s Artists Without Borders welcomes the amazing Melati for a one-hour conversation with Anahita, followed by a one-hour music set.

A little about Melati :
Quickly becoming a favourite amongst the high-speed scenes, Melati has rightfully established a
name for herself with her unparalleled track selections, calculated mixing and unrelenting energy
Her trademark bright yet diabolic sound focuses on toying with ones state of sanity through textural, playful and psychedelic sonics consistently delivering a signature sound that can be recognised by the very essence and character of her sets - a driving force infused with positivity that promises to keep the dancefloor moving.

As an artist, venue manager and promoter, Melati’s relationship with music is intrinsic to every aspect of her life. From her Masters study exploring the spatial, social and political position of nightclubs in a city to her on-the-ground work in venues, Melati has lived and breathed the spaces in which we find sanctuary throughout all of her adult career.
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Artists Without Borders w/ Melati - 6th November 2024

Makaan-مکان Records’ monthly show "Artists Without Borders" introduces one of the most talented and creative individuals - Sita Shah. DJ and award-winning Creative Director from London, part of the Daytimers and Sisu Crew collectives, and a resident DJ at Makaan-مکان Records.

Known for "breaking the rules," making industries more equitable, decentralised, and innovative, she brings her unique "desi techno" sound to the show. Think four-to-the-floor mixed with tricked-out Bollywood edits and bhangra basslines going 100 miles an hour 🌀

Artists Without Borders w/ Sita Shah - 4th December 2024

Artists Without Borders مكان  w/ Alba Heidari - 5th February 2025

Artists Without Borders / Makaan-مکان  w/ Baabax - 5th March 2025

Artists Without Borders w/ Gloria - 2nd April 2025

Mattia is joining Anahita of Makaan -مکان ( @user-463777418 ) in today’s Artists Without Borders

Sardinian-born, London-based DJ/producer and chef Mattia Fois is known for his raw, hypnotic, modular sound. Moving between the studio and the kitchen, he blends rhythms.

As of all episodes, they’ll start with a one-hour conversation, and then Mattia will close the evening with his unique and hypnotic set.

Artists Without Borders w/ Mattia - 7th May 2025

French-Born and now based in London, with Moroccan and Algerian roots, Sarah’s Journey as a DJ hasn’t been easy. In her culture, pursuing a path in music, especially as a woman, is far from the norm. To follow her passion, she’s had to keep her work hidden, but her love for the craft shines through in every track she plays. Coming to London was her way of re-discovering herself, and through that, she discovered a passion for Techno music and then, a few years later, for the art of DJing.

Her style is a fusion of high-energy grooves, with heavy basslines blended with dark and hypnotic rhythms with a touch of Breakbeat and Electro. Through her music, Sarah creates a space for exploration, vulnerability, and self-discovery, offering others the sense of love and belonging she found in the queer rave community.


Artists Without Borders مكان   w/ SBBS - 2nd July 2025

Artists Without Borders / Makaan مکان  w/ Q-BRA - 6th August 2025

Based in East London, Alison is a proud trans pole dancer known for blending fierce athleticism with raw self-expression. With a passion for queer visibility, they use pole as both art and activism, challenging norms, celebrating trans bodies, and carving out space in the performance world. Whether in underground clubs or community-led showcases, Alison moves with purpose, power, and pride.


Artists Without Borders / Makaan-مکان  w/ Alison - 3rd September 2025

Oculus is an artist who focuses on combining forward-thinking techno with elements taken from
all kinds of electronic music.
Originally from Sydney and now based in London, his productions are being played across the
underground London scene by a wide range of artists. In the last few months, Oculus has
secured releases on Deadline Records, Makaan and Death Bell with multiple releases lined up
for the rest of the year. If thought-provoking sound design combined with addictive grooves is
what you find interesting, then be sure to listen in.

Makaan Records مکان  -  @user-463777418

Artists Without Borders / Makaan Records مکان  w/ Oculus - 5th November 2025

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