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Yara Mekawei will present a new project exploring the intersection of personal and political struggles through sound. As a woman living in a society dominated by religious conservatism and patriarchal structures, Mekawei explores how affection can serve both as a sanctuary and a battleground. Set against the politically charged landscape of Egypt, where borders with Palestine, Libya, and Sudan represent sites of war and refuge, her project delves into the paradox of seeking safety amid deeper personal struggles. By capturing field recordings from Egypt’s border regions, Mekawei’s proposed work, »Sonic Forces« will create a soundscape that reflects this journey: the sounds of crossing points, refugee camps, and border towns transformed into a layered auditory landscape.

The work is commissioned by the CTM Radio Lab which is a project by Deutschlandfunk Kultur – Hörspiel / Klangkunst and CTM Festival in collaboration with Goethe-Institut, ORF musikprotokoll im steirischen herbst, Ö1 Kunstradio, and tekhnē.

Yara Mekawei's performance will be followed by a concert from Saadet Türköz and Eldar Tagi.

More information and tickets via the CTM website.