A one hour story made especially for recordat #0031 by @checkpoint303, aired first on May 15th, 2021 as part of the Sonic Liberation Front on @radioalhara, an initiative for Palestine by a group of audio platforms and sound artists who came together to unify their sound for Palestine and protest against the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people.

Using site recordings predominantly from Palestine and the Arab world, Checkpoint 303 constructs soundscapes that weave cinematic audio with experimental sound processing and complex rhythms. Through its compositions, collected sounds and noise, Checkpoint 303 spreads a message of peace and a call for the respect of human rights. Contrasting with the mainstream media's exclusive depiction of violence and suffering in the middle-east, CP-303's sound collages also report on the heroic hope that subsists in the region as well as the seemingly banal but ever so meaningful little things that embody a daily search for normality in a state of emergency.

This is the 31st session of a series of sessions Recordat is hosting on Radio Alhara every other Sunday.

recordat:Palestine #0031 - Checkoint303

Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this @ednamartinezdj . Made a mix with songs that say more than anything I could write really.....Going to play two songs I wrote a while ago, one which I performed live in January 2020 at the Museum of Memory & Human Rights in Santiago and another which was made shortly after, they're both influenced by what was taking place in Chile at the time which mirrors in some ways what we are seeing in Colombia now. As some of you may know, since the end of april in Colombia there have been more than 2,000 cases of police violence against protesters, 33 victims of eye injuries and more than 40 civilians killed by the police. Since the beginning of the year more than 60 rights defenders have been assasinated, and among them 20 were indigenous leaders. Since 2016, over 400 human rights defenders have been killed. In all this darkness, there may be some hope that the protests can create meaningful change. Last Sunday, Chileans elected a new group of citizens who will write a new constitution for the country. This was one of the core demands of the huge protests of 2019/2020.  It will be the first anywhere in the world to be written by an equal number of men and women and it will replace the constitution that has been in place since the years of the military dictatorship.  The only reason this moment of hope is possible in Chile is because of the incredible social movements that rose up to demand change. As I've said elsewhere, the courage and determination of Chilean students, activists, protesters, writers, artists has been astounding and they have/are shifted/shifting the political landscape and will continue to do so. In the past month I've heard stories of Colombian protesters taking cues from Chilean protesters and beautiful solidarity between Colombians and Palestinians also. We have so much to learn from each other. May this solidarity and interconnectedness bring us better days and in the meantime may music sustain us and nourish us. Much love to you all ♡♡♡♡ - May 22nd 2021

Nicolás Jaar - Radio Alhara Sonic Liberation Front curated by Edna Martinez

https://www.nts.live/shows/palestinian-sound-archive/episodes/palestinian-sound-archive-17th-january-2022

Palestinian Sound Archive: Majazz Project X Checkpoint 303170122

This fourth episode of Turbo Sud on @radioalhara is an hour of South Italian acoustic guitar songs by songwriters, sonaturi, cantastorie e cantori, such as the legendary Sicilian singer Rosa Balistreri, pop star Domenico Modugno, and a little-known Calabrian Arbëreshë music group called Moti I Parë. The show groups together a collection of both well-known and rare records mostly from the 60s and 70s with very different themes, such as love, the struggle of South Italian's working class and the hardship and nostalgia of emigrants.

Tracklist:

Rosa Balistreri - Lu rispettu
Uccio Bandello, Giuseppe Luceri - Alle undici di notte
Groupe Arbereshe di Lungro (Moti I Parë) - Ti Vasharele
Anna Cinzia Villani - Ninnamorella
Gian Campione - Li Duluri Di La Matri Santa
Otello Profazio - L'amuri Non È Ficu
Roberto Murolo - Vierno
Rosa Balistreri - Lu muttu anticu
Gruppo Folk Matera - U Suldete
Anonimo - E cavaddhu ci la faci ‘sta salita
Concetta Barra - Canzone ‘e Carcere
Ciccio Busacca - Lu treno di lu suli
Gian Campione - L’antenati
Antonella D’Agostino - Iesce sole
Domenico Modugno - Amara terra mia
Sergio Bruni - Carmela
Otello Profazio - Amuri amuri
Silvana Licursi - Qifti 
Franco Ricciardi - Annure
Tonino Zurlo - Lu frate in polizia

Turbo Sud / Radio Alhara (Chitarra e voce) 10th July 2023

Meta_ - Fuego Sagrado (2023) (single)

Meta_ is Mariana Bragada on the quest to find her inner roots.
She is a singer, composer and producer from Trás-os-Montes (North Portugal Region) to share the connection between ancestral wisdom and unite it with electronic music.

Meta_ will release her debut album XIV- A Integração in May 2023 with the Argentinian Label ShikaShika, premiering it in Primavera Sound Porto in June.

She has been weaving her sound tapestry alongside the trips in Europe, where she did an European Tour, and South America, where she traveled to explore the self and to work for Live Sound in a theater play. She aims to reimagine sound without
borders, in between feelings and the story--telling of her hardships and fantasies,
creating a hybrid universe of organic and electronic sounds.

With her voice as the main instrument, the interdisciplinary artist has been playing
solo shows since 2017 and will now bring a new format to the shows, with 2 more
musicians on stage. Festival da Canção (Portuguese Eurovision Song Contest), NOS Alive, WestWayLab, Festival Bons Sons, TedX and SofarSounds, have been a few places where Meta_ has shared her magic.

In 2022 she also played in Rio Loco Fes- tival (Toulouse, France), Urkult Festival (Sweden) and showcase festival Mumi (Galiza, Spain).

She has collaborated with Xinobi in his newest album Balsame released in April 2022, with two songs- Mujer and La Tormenta, being now part of the Live Band of Xinobi.

With Xinobi, Meta_ has played in Europavox (France), MeoKalorama (Portugal) and played for ArteConcert.

In 2022 Meta_ sang in the movie Lobo e Cão by Cláudia Varejão and in early 2023 Meta_ was part of Invencível Armada as an actress.

Besides her project she also has been doing sound design for theatre plays for 5 years. Meta_ has previously collaborated with OctaPush (PT) FOQUE (PT), Bom Beijo (SE), Temple Rat (Shanghai, China). Meta has also been invited to sing with: Papercutz (PT), Luíz Gabriel Lopes (BR) and LaBaq (BR).

Meta_ - Fuego Sagrado (2023) (single)

The show delves into a peculiar niche of South Italian music repertoires exploring themes connected to the life of donkeys and horses. Expect old songs tipically recited by horse cart drivers in the streets of places such as Napoli, Palermo, and Salento, as well as a selection of other sort of songs entirely dedicated to the life of the two species.

The mix will explore the intricate relationship between man and these animals, the hardships of farmers life in post-war Italy and the love for these creatures, but also their dreadful exploitation that used to take place in mines and fields, or still happening in contemporary clandestine horse racing.

Turbo Sud / Radio Alhara (Ciucci, Cavaddhi, Trainieri, Carritteri, etc...) 12th September 2023

Bruno PC - Razão (2023) (single) ID

Bruno PC lança novo single ‘Razão’ que diz não à depressão e às relações tóxicas

●	‘Razão’ chega no seguimento do single de estreia de Bruno PC sobre saúde mental e traz uma perspetiva mais empoderadora.
●	A poucos dias do mês da saúde mental, o artista reforça a importância da sensibilização do tema.

Lisboa, 22 de setembro de 2023 - Bruno PC, cantor e compositor português, lança o seu novo single intitulado ‘Razão’, uma canção que fala do caminho de resiliência e superação perante problemas de saúde mental e relações tóxicas. Chegou esta sexta-feira, dia 22 de setembro, a todas as plataformas digitais e com videoclipe no YouTube (ver aqui).
Após o lançamento do seu single de estreia ‘Acorda’ no início deste ano, que já conta com milhares de visualizações no YouTube e uma receção positiva junto do público, Bruno PC traz um novo single que segue uma narrativa semelhante, a saúde mental, desta vez de um ponto de vista não tão inspiracional, mas sim empoderador.
‘Razão’ aborda o tema da saúde mental, em concreto a depressão, mas também pode ser interpretada como uma reflexão sobre relações tóxicas. “Esta canção leva-nos num caminho de autoquestionamento e luta por recuperar o controlo em momentos de confusão emocional. Esta narrativa, que traz um tom mais empoderador, lembra-nos que é crucial enfrentar, desconstruir e compreender os nossos sentimentos, e encontrar a força para superar situações que podem ser difíceis, seja connosco próprios ou não. Foi um caminho de autodescoberta e crescimento, que traz à tona a complexidade que é lidar com as nossas emoções”, refere Bruno PC.
Nesta canção, o artista procura também sensibilizar as pessoas para a importância de estabelecer limites e dizer “não”, ao promover o empoderamento pessoal e a preservação da própria saúde mental. “Enquanto pensava nos desafios a nível da saúde mental e das relações tóxicas, lembrei-me várias vezes de como a inteligência emocional foi e é uma ferramenta essencial nos momentos em que tenho de lidar com situações emocionalmente difíceis. Isto porque dá-nos uma série de ferramentas que nos permitem compreender e gerir as nossas emoções de forma saudável, mas também aprender a impor limites nas nossas relações interpessoais”, afirma.
“Razão”, que traz uma sonoridade Pop e R&B, foi escrita pelo artista, composta em conjunto com Daniel Drake e produzida por Momma T, com mistura e masterização de Vitor Carrara Teixeira. Já a produção executiva do videoclipe ficou a cargo de Rodrigo Pedras (Director & Cinematographer), acompanhado por João Severo (Production Coordinator), Miguel Costa (Ronin Operator e 1st AC), Carlos Zenida (Gaffer) e Diogo Palma (Editor). Pedras já trabalhou com artistas como Leonor Quinteiro, Os Intencionais e Ben Moon, com quem venceu o prémio de Best Pop Music Video no Prague MV Awards 2023 com ‘All My Love’.
Bruno PC continua comprometido com o seu propósito em interpretar canções com mensagens relevantes sobre relacionamentos, emoções e experiências pessoais. “Para mim é importante poder transmitir, através da minha música, mensagens com as quais me identifico. Em relação ao meu caminho com a saúde mental, não foi algo que tivesse planeado abordar, mas acabei por escrever e querer dar voz por e para todos aqueles que estão a passar ou já passaram por estes problemas”.
O cantor e compositor português adianta ainda que já se encontra a preparar os próximos trabalhos. “Neste momento, estou a escrever e a compor mais temas e a preparar aqueles que serão os trabalhos já para o próximo ano. Quis trazer, primeiro, estas duas canções que abordam duas perspetivas que para mim foram fundamentais para chegar ao lugar onde estou. É um tema que certamente irei abordar novamente ao longo da minha carreira, mas que, para já, deixa um sentimento de objetivo cumprido”.
Acompanhe o trabalho de Bruno PC através das redes sociais e das plataformas digitais de música.

Bruno PC - Razão (2023) (single) ID

Aired October 26th for Radio al Hara. Featuring Palestinian artists + music for peace. Free Palestine.

Tracklist:
Fairuz - Bissan
Al Fajer - Rubbama (Palestine Sound Archive)
Julmud - Ur
Dakn - in time for the next sharpened edge
Pharaoh Sanders- Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah
Eddie Kendricks- My People... Hold On
Mos Def/ Yasiin Bey - UMI Says
The Roots- A Peace Of Light
Emma-Jean Thackray - May There Be Peace
Nicholas Jaar - Telahora
Cory Henry - Yesterday

Prayer For Palestine - Rafa Aslan for Radio al Hara

Sequence of extracts played in rehearsal in preparation for our first live performance. 
This piece was built for @radioalhara
We decided to incorporate only samples from Palestinian artists, as well as voice inserts from journalists and/or victims. 
As a Muslim, Sara chose to include a Quranic verse "Israel" to pray for all the innocents. 
We deliberately observed a minute of silence after the prayer for reflection and, of course, to avoid blasphemy.

FREE PALESTINE

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"Land Day", a GUPW Poster, 1977 Issued by the General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW) on Land Day in 1977, this poster shows a cubist painting by the Palestinian artist Mona al-Saudi.

𝐸𝓁 𝒜𝓈𝓌𝒶𝓉 𝐸𝓁 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓉𝒶 (12/12/2023) RADIO ALHARA - راديو الحارة

a mix of female arabic rap artists and producers

MIXTAPE 13 DJ SHALABY

Time Passes - A tribute to the late John Berger ( 1926 –  2017). This is a remix/collage/soundscape of John Berger reading Ghassan Kanafani's "Letter from Gaza". John Berger was an oustanding intellectual, writer, poet, artist and humanist. He was a strong supporter of the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice and self-determination.

Watch the video for this composition here:
https://youtu.be/4Iv6pRgIUzs

CHECKPOINT 303
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Find out more:

John Berger:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Be...

Ghassan Kanafani:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghassan...

The full video of J Berger reading Kanafani's Letter from Gaza:
https://vimeo.com/4115673

The Plaestine Festival of Literature:
http://palfest.org/

Time Passes - Tribute To John Berger And Ghassan Kanafani By CP - 303

Radio Olisipo is an online radio station based in Lisbon. It promotes ethnomusicological research, independent music, follows the release of the records of musicians based mainly in Lisbon and opens their playlist to DJs from around the world.
https://radiolisipo.com/

Bruno PC - Razão (2023) (single) ID

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