Meshwar to Palestine

Meshwar Mixtapes is an international project for collective listening that brings cultures of the Global South into lived experience through music and storytelling, making space for voices that are often marginalised.

This workshop will delve into the origins and vision behind Meshwar Mixtapes, exploring how it functions as a platform for collective listening and cultural agency. Through a guided listening session, discussion on the curation process, and an open dialogue on the relationship between sound, identity, and activism, participants will be invited to reflect on how music shapes memory and belonging, particularly within diasporic and displaced communities.

This event, hosted by VBKÖ, marks the opening of the two-part program by Meshwar Mixtapes in Vienna, made possible through a joint effort by Raqsouna, Bestand and VBKÖ. The program closes on March 15 at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik with a communal evening of food, Iftar, and music, closing with a Meshwar listening session focused on Kurds in Syria.

Deema Amr, also known as DJ DumTak, is a Berlin-based Palestinian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans film, music, and cultural activism. She began her career in filmmaking, making history with her award-winning debut A 7 Hour Difference—the first fiction feature directed by a woman in Jordan. As a DJ, she’s made her mark on Berlin’s vibrant club scene, blending eclectic genres with a focus on SWANA rhythms. Driven by a deep commitment to justice and representation, she founded Meshwar Mixtapes, a powerful listening session series that uplifts marginalized voices and reclaims collective narratives through sound.

Participation is free – Please register at info@vbkoe.org