An Active Nuclear Power Plant
«When I think of all the music coming out of this city, in parties and live sets, I take notice of the looping eruptions, as if propelled in an active nuclear power plant.»
This quote is from the article «From the Bottom of a Reactor» by Majd Shidiac. The article is part of the virtual exhibition «Norient City Sounds: Beirut» curated and edited by Rayya Badran.
Biography
Majd Shidiac is a writer, spoken-word poet, and performer from Beirut. With an affinity for contemporary and folk sounds from the Arab world, Majd explores sonic revelation and sound identity in journalistic-style features and freeform essaying featured in publications such as Norient, Scenenoise, and Project Revolver. Follow him on his Website.
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Published on August 25, 2022
Last updated on August 25, 2022
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