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Immigrant punks challenge whiteness of Germany’s subcultures

This article by aidóni's Zahra Salah Uddin, originally published by Untold Mag, shows the strength of a new German cultural manifestation. Singing in Urdu, Punjabi, and Farsi, a punk band has been creating a new space for migrants in the country’s alternative music scene. By Zahra Salah Uddin, from Düsseldorf “Punk music was always meant … Continue reading Immigrant punks challenge whiteness of Germany’s subcultures

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Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?

Algerians speak Arabic and French, and everybody understands each other, right? Not exactly. In modern Algeria, both compete with Tamazight languages, such as Kabyle, and face the growing use of English. Generations, history, and cultures keep clashing in a constant struggle for national - and individual - identity. By Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers When my … Continue reading Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?