الغربة جمعتنا — During Arab American Heritage Month this April, we see the continuation of violence and displacement in the SWANA region at the hands of imperialist, neocolonialist Western powers. This month's series from the dublab archives aims to ground us in soundscapes and conversations by us + for us 

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rerun: 12.20.25

Karim & Mara are soulmate homies that met in their late youth and quickly discovered that Cairo and Miami culture bleed into each other in magic ways. Discoteca 3ala Mars presents explorations of musical lineages between Masr, the 305 and the broader musical traditions of the surrounding regions and cultures. The intention is to explore and enjoy sounds that shape the experiences of third culture kids outside of the places they’re from.

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This month’s broadcast is a celebration of North African and Latine pop sounds, inviting a sometimes ethereal, sometimes electric, always dancey spirit to round out the end of the year. Celebrating continued listening, musicking and collective enjoyment as we go around the sun once more.