Author: Shafi Musaddique

George Totari: A Musical Journey of Palestinian Resistance In a quaint apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, George Totari, an internationally acclaimed musician from Nazareth, reminisces about his roots in a bustling, interfaith community. His protest song, “Leve Palestina,” first released in the 1970s, has resurged amidst the recent war on Gaza, rallying supporters across the globe. Protests in Stockholm and a viral TikTok video showcasing the song’s impact reflect a growing movement for Palestinian liberation. Totari’s band, Kofia, led the charge in fusing Arabic folk traditions with Scandinavian acoustica, capturing hearts at demonstrations worldwide. As the world witnesses a wave of…