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Sunday 05 August 2012
Meet the woman revolutionizing Tunisian music
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Singer Emel Mathlouthi
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By Alison Hird

Emel Mathlouthi, a young singer-songwriter and guitarist from Tunisia, has been described as a new-look protest singer. For years, her politically free-spirited songs remained underground in her native Tunisia. But the Jasmine Revolution brought her music quite literally into the open air, accompanying Tunisia's fight for freedom. She talks to RFI about bringing a new sound to Tunisian music.

Dossier: Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution

tags : Art - Culture - Music - Tunisia
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Tunisian Music

Submitted by Anonyme on Sun, 2012-08-05 16:37.

The Arab spring is indeed a renewal and rebirth. Not just for the nation but also of the citizenry. The rediscovery of the strength of the womenfolk brings even a bigger pie to the table for national growth and development! Here is the good in highlighting talents lime Emrl!

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