ADIRA is a slang term in Arabic used in the Levantine queer culture, signifying someone with a strong presence who is capable and accomplished. ADIRA is a queer Arabic-pop party series. Founded in 2023 by Lebanese artist Hassandra and Syrian-German podcaster Zuher Jazmati, aka. xanaxattax, ADIRA is a self-organized club night series that challenges orientalist stereotypes and embraces the vibrant diversity of queer Arab identities. Our mission is to revive the nostalgia of 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s Arabic-pop music, paying homage to iconic divas like Nawal El Zoghbi, Haifa Wehbe, and Assala, alongside the unforgettable one-hit wonders from Melody Hits.
line up:
- Hassandra Linktree, Instagram, Soundcloud, Interview
- Zuher Jazmati aka xanax_attax Instagram, Soundcloud
- DumTak Instagram, Soundcloud
