Resonate015 | Ali Asfour

Ali Asfour presents an immersive one-hour guest show that transcends boundaries, igniting the soul. Showcasing tracks generously contributed by artists directing their profits towards the Palestinian cause, this mix embodies solidarity, activism, and resonance with global struggles. Carefully curated, each track and subgenre, from experimental sounds to poignant spoken word and captivating rhythms, intertwines to amplify voices for change. As a poignant reminder of music’s transformative power, this show urges listeners to stand in solidarity and support causes that deeply resonate with humanity’s collective conscience.

Cover artwork: Image taken by Ali Asfour at Ramallah/ Clock square to be exact. On the top of the flag pole you’ll notice a young boy mounting the Palestinian flag on top of the lighthouse which symbolises Yasser Arafat’s dream of liberating Palestine. He once made a famous statement saying "A day will come when one of our boys or girls will raise the flag of Palestine over the walls of Jerusalem, the minarets of Jerusalem, and the churches of Jerusalem.”

During the first and second Intifada, many Palestinian teenagers used to compete to see who could mount the most flags around the city in the quickest time possible. They often prepared the wood slab to the nail for a quick and efficient mount, so they could reduce the chance of getting caught and minimize the risk of getting the flag taken down by the Israeli soldiers.