Palestinian Sound Archive Revives Old, Forgotten Records.
Published In: Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 2025, v. 44, n. 3. P. 74 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: McGrath, Jack 3 of 3
Abstract
The Palestinian Sound Archive, founded by Mo'min Swaitat, aims to recover and remaster Palestinian records, preserving a rich musical heritage. Swaitat's discovery of 7,000 cassettes and vinyl records in a shuttered music shop led to the restoration of albums like "The Intifada 1987," which was seized by Israeli forces during the First Intifada. The archive, accessible on various platforms, showcases a diverse range of music from the 1960s to the 1980s, contributing to Palestinian identity and resistance. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. 2025/05, Vol. 44, Issue 3, p74
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:8755-4917
- Accession Number:184063089
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