Salaam Yousef Alreemawi!

On today’s show, we had the pleasure of welcoming Yousef Alreemawi—a multi-talented, award-winning Palestinian-Australian musician, thinker, and storyteller. Yousef is the founder of Tarab Ensemble, Australia’s leading group devoted entirely to the rich tradition of instrumental classical Arabic music.

Beyond the stage, Yousef wears many hats: he's a respected academic in Arabic language and culture, a translator, writer, proofreader, podcast producer, curriculum developer, refugee advocate, and political analyst—deeply engaged in the intersections of art, identity, and justice.

Once a host behind the mic at 3CR, Yousef returns this time as our guest. We step into his creative world, talk about the stories and struggles that inspire his work, and journey through a carefully curated selection of music from his favorite composers.

Support Yousef and the incredible Tarab Ensemble by grabbing a seat at their upcoming performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre—this Friday, May 9th, 2025. It’s not just a concert—it’s a celebration of culture, resistance, and connection.

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