Portrait of Sama' Abdulhadi

Sama' Abdulhadi is proof that music has the power to promote justice and peace. "There are people [...] carrying Palestinian flags in techno festivals and you would never see that in your life," she says.
Plug into our documentary short-a snapshot of Sama's reality as she navigates the polarities of colonial occupation and the global techno stage.
Check out the full cover feature at: ra.co/features... - A bigger project is also in the works: RA has partnered with LA-based production company Muddy Water to produce a feature-length documentary about Abdulhadi. It's set to come out at the beginning of 2024.
Music in order of appearance:
Sahaf - Sultans Ambience (Original Mix)
Karim Alkhayat, Mushroom Cake - Little Strange (Original Mix)
Karim Alkhayat - System Error (Original Mix)
Karim Alkhayat - System Error (Sam Wolfe Remix)
Bint Mbareh, Kareem Samara, Yamen Omer - law kan
Sample 2 (ajak)
One Release - Babel
Revenge Of The Sultan Retake (v272 Idea with Stabs)
One Release - NewRelic (Original Mix)
Production:
Directors - Sophie Misrahi and Tamara Al-Mashouk
Assistant Producer - Mia Zur-Szpiro
Editor - Tamara Al-Mashouk
Sound mix - Guy Clarke
Camera - Youssef Hammad, Ashraf Dowani
Extra footage - Muddy Water, Seri Adbdulhadi

[@andrewleese89]

Could have watched an hour of this tbh! More of this please RA!!!

[@kiqidj]

sameee

[@ResidentAdvisor]

A feature-length doc in collaboration with Muddy Water is coming early 2024 :)

[@andrewleese89]

@@ResidentAdvisor brilliant. good to know. always loved your behind the beats feature as well. top content.

[@syedtabraiz6209]

@@kiqidj Ng

[@pacoperez1012]

Only an hour?

[@tilda140]

free palestine

[@pacoperez1012]

Free Palestine. Free Syria. 💚

[@weronikawawrzyniak7394]

Gosh, my love for her is constantly growing, such an amazing women.

[@snjavister]

Sama’!!!! God bless you and your people ❤ you’re doing Gods work, giving hope, being a light in the darkness, standing up for humanity, you’re an inspiration ❤

[@medranoandres1309]

FREE PALESTINE!

[@missionmakers]

Thankyou Sama’ for everything you are doing to stand up for what’s right

[@laurencecaps7824]

Great Sama. So inspiring. Love your music, love your attitude in life. Your grand ma must be proud of you! Keeping up the good vibes ❤️

[@alexanderconstantinescu5699]

Glad to see the political narrative! All too often do people say that you shouldn’t mix politics with arts/sports. These people also usually happen to be in a position of privilege. If what you do gives you a megaphone to shed light on oppression and injustice, then there is nothing more pragmatic and just, than using them in your favour! All my support, for both you as an artist and political activist! Free Palestine!

[@mashaalsohail]

You’re an inspiration! Much love from Mexico ❤

[@jeeda8159]

Could watch hours more of this, thank you Sama and RA 🇵🇸🤍

[@sohaylb]

Amazing short and cover feature, RA. Can't wait to watch the full documentary. Thank you Sama', you're an inspiration 🙏

[@randarawas5469]

So inspiring ♥️

[@everycoLor_312]

SAMA 🎶✨️🍀WE NEED YOUR VOICE 🎶✨️🍀BE SMART, BE SAFE AND 🎶✨️🍀KEEP SPEAKING UP

[@gabriele_balzano]

Free Palestine! ✊

[@alvaroparra2292]

Beautiful. Love Sama'

[@youneselk1365]

Thank you Sama Free Palestine 🇵🇸❤🤲

[@casianacasiana]

Sama!!! watched it twice!! is BEAUtIFUL and your story and background is so powerful!! you have deff made a dent in the occupation pride sweety, Im so proud. you are a pianist too i find that AMAZING.

[@vasilistzoukas9919]

techno is love techno is life free palestine Sasha' ما از شما تشکر می کنیم

[@rossbustamante33]

FREE PALESTINE

[@jozard]

You’re such an inspiration. And kudos for telling the truth as it is about Israel and the occupation. The world needs clear voices like yours.

[@awsu0]

proud of you 💗

[@BiotechPatagonia]

So special, thank you for touching our hearts once again!!!!!!!!!

[@tofumastaaa]

This woman 🔥👑

[@RuZZk6]

MASTERCLASS TALK MASTERCLASS VIEW OF WHAT MUSIC SHOULD BE

[@stafili]

Freedom for palestine ✊

[@hishamdahud]

Palestinian artists getting such a platform is unbelievably refreshing… and she’s right, we cannot avoid the political complement. It needs to be addressed.

[@johnnyskinner9944]

Just love Sama Her love for the music The passion pours out of her soul She’s my favourite DJ by a mile I’ve been lucky enough to talk to her twice and she is just beyond amazing Life is so much better with all things Techno and Sama Is our Techno Queen I true inspiration and DJ techno icon 😎🖤

[@matttio-u3w]

2:09 alcohol is HARAM😉 Free Palestine from HAMAS.

[@johnmundge647]

Love her message and what she stands for!!! (Sidenote: Old man looks like Hector Salamanca lol)

[@khatiashaverdashvili]

if we had some part of the world politicians, decision makers as professionals as she is as an artist, activist, we wouldn't have so much unresolved issues around the world. I adore her way of speaking out, fighting for the truth - the music ❣️🫶🏽‼️🇵🇸 Sama please don't stop doing the magic because we will not survive without it. at the same time we will try to spread the message out with you 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 The whole family of yours is just exceptional and should be a role model for the world. thank you for speaking so openly 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 please talk more 🙏

[@viktoryiavarabyova2306]

I love her so much

[@sanjuacharya]

yes

[@MindManifestator]

Toooo Short give us more of your music of the crowd and your conscious being

[@NSVMitakda]

Love you so much, Sama! From the river to the sea!

[@jess9926]

Sama', you are so inspiring 🙌 thank you ❤️

[@elvis.on.velvet]

❤

[@sarahtonin5348]

She's incredible.

[@bghosheh]

❤️🔥🙌

[@haroutkzirian2179]

❤❤❤

[@crystalbetances8085]

We love you Sama❤❤❤

[@AdarshMaddy]

Its the truth, we need it!

[@caitlinterranova3032]

Thank you 🙏 love this! ❤

[@VEM24]

It's very rare thing to hear something that you have never heard before. & Somehow You have had cope with it. Wow! :) ;)

[@barbarailluminati6485]

💓✌🏽

[@finnbodenmann5928]

Das ist eine Frau . Bravo

[@pierrecaillou5519]

real talk nice to hear someone who actually has something deep to say. same as the others could have watched an hour of this.

[@ferahgotheassasin]

What's the song she's playing on the piano at the end?

[@gabriele_balzano]

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

[@casianacasiana]

i loved that snippet, it truly remarks her talent

[@josevalencia7671]

❤❤❤❤

[@casssyE57]

❤️

[@MiNATAZAR]

She is one of a kind

[@luisvillareal315]

Thank you for this ❤️ she's so inspiring 🌹

[@JE-yo1rp]

powerful words by Sama at the end

[@living_silence]

Gold ❤

[@ride-time]

I wish that went for longer!

[@TownshipRebellion]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ghaloshka]

What a women

[@nananan14]

Respect Sama

[@phantomjac]

Powerful stuff.

[@nilomurphyasghar1216]

🎵🇵🇸❤️

[@prastara2753]

🖤🖤🖤✊🏽

[@kayleygreen-tooney8860]

💖🌟💖🌟💖

[@timjackmantechno]

shes a great dj. only that sometimes it seems she's taking too much drugs

[@TheJacksonscience]

Once palestine is “free”, she will end up in jail as palestine is muslim