Diba Mohtasham Reported On The Growing Global MENA Dance Party Scene
For Rolling Stone MENA, Diba Mohtsasham wrote about how “a growing global Middle Eastern party scene — much of which is based in New York City —has become a vital space for diaspora to find community and solidarity, even as it draws scrutiny over its political role.” Mohtsasham writes, “Attendees and organizers alike repeatedly described […]
For Rolling Stone MENA, Diba Mohtsasham wrote about how “a growing global Middle Eastern party scene — much of which is based in New York City —has become a vital space for diaspora to find community and solidarity, even as it draws scrutiny over its political role.”
Mohtsasham writes, “Attendees and organizers alike repeatedly described this feeling of catharsis – a release they saw as unique to the experience these specific parties offer. For some, attending can also offer a form of solidarity that carries less risk and visibility than overt activism – especially in heavily surveilled environments.”
Diba’s writing has appeared in NPR and The Brooklyn Rail.