“A CULTURAL FORM OF RESISTANCE IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE AND NEVER LESS VALUABLE THAN THE ARMED RESISTANCE ITSELF. THEREFORE, OBSERVING, INVESTIGATING, AND REVEALING ITS DEPTHS REMAINS AN INDISPENSABLE NECESSITY FOR UNDERSTANDING THE GROUND ON WHICH THE GUNS OF ARMED STRUGGLE REST.”
—GHASSAN KANAFANI
Presented by NYC based artist WTCHCRFT, Al Gharib’s next instalment “ONE STRUGGLE” is a powerful, call to action, 4 track EP in support of urgently needed ground relief in Gaza. WTCHCRFT explores an experimentally immersive field of rhythmic drum patterns as well as diving deep into some groovy & fast 4/4. Throughout the EP we can hear a mix of percussions from the region as well as some great sampling of spoken words by the resistance.
All proceeds from this EP will be forwarded to Dalia Association, a community foundation in Palestine that allocates and mobilises local resources to serve community needs and priorities. Dalia has some great community programs like the “Food Sovereignty” program and the “IDBA Youth Program” which focuses on enhancing opportunities for youth to become leaders in their community and economy.
The artwork is a photograph taken by the incredible Wahaj Bani Moufleh, a Palestinian human rights defender and photo journalist who has dedicated his career to being on the ground in Palestine.
www.dalia.ps