This work aims at showing how nowadays Palestinian rap represents one of the most important means... more This work aims at showing how nowadays Palestinian rap represents one of the most important means of artistic expression for Palestinian youth, and how this kind of music gives us an unique possibility to look at the reality of Palestinians - coming from different realities from Gaza to the diaspora - from a particular perspective. This thesis analyzes historical, political and social issues as they emerge from Palestinian rappers’ representations and narratives, and from the translation of their songs. Rap can be used in different ways: as a weapon of resistance, as a call for peace or as a means for dialogue. Which one could be the most effective?
Table of Contents. Chapter 1: Introduction to Palestinian Rap. Chapter 2: The Topics of Palestinian Hip-Hop - a Journey through the Songs Chapter 3: Palestinian Rap - Strategies of Resistance, Conflict and Dialogue.
This work aims at showing how nowadays Palestinian rap represents one of the most important means... more This work aims at showing how nowadays Palestinian rap represents one of the most important means of artistic expression for Palestinian youth, and how this kind of music gives us an unique possibility to look at the reality of Palestinians - coming from different realities from Gaza to the diaspora - from a particular perspective. This thesis analyzes historical, political and social issues as they emerge from Palestinian rappers’ representations and narratives, and from the translation of their songs. Rap can be used in different ways: as a weapon of resistance, as a call for peace or as a means for dialogue. Which one could be the most effective?
Table of Contents. Chapter 1: Introduction to Palestinian Rap. Chapter 2: The Topics of Palestinian Hip-Hop - a Journey through the Songs Chapter 3: Palestinian Rap - Strategies of Resistance, Conflict and Dialogue.
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This thesis analyzes historical, political and social issues as they emerge from Palestinian rappers’ representations and narratives, and from the translation of their songs.
Rap can be used in different ways: as a weapon of resistance, as a call for peace or as a means for dialogue. Which one could be the most effective?
Table of Contents.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Palestinian Rap.
Chapter 2: The Topics of Palestinian Hip-Hop - a Journey through the Songs
Chapter 3: Palestinian Rap - Strategies of Resistance, Conflict and Dialogue.
This thesis analyzes historical, political and social issues as they emerge from Palestinian rappers’ representations and narratives, and from the translation of their songs.
Rap can be used in different ways: as a weapon of resistance, as a call for peace or as a means for dialogue. Which one could be the most effective?
Table of Contents.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Palestinian Rap.
Chapter 2: The Topics of Palestinian Hip-Hop - a Journey through the Songs
Chapter 3: Palestinian Rap - Strategies of Resistance, Conflict and Dialogue.