Songs of the Syrian Refugees
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In his song, Mohamad is singing about how strange life is, how harsh the nights are: ‘Oh this life is so strange... our home became very far. Very far.’ But before he can finish, he is overcome by homesickness and with his head in his hands, he cries. He is crying for his beloved country and for the father he left behind.Abu and Mohamad are residents of Zaatari, a refugee camp located just a few kilometres east of Mafraq, Jordan, near the Syrian border. Originally established as a temporary settlement in July 2012 for Syrians fleeing the civil war, Zaatari is now home to an estimated 79,000 refugees and stretches over five square kilometres.The Jeeni Refugee Aid channel supports refugee aid and charities across the world.

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Camera: Canon 60D Lens: Canon 24-105 f/4L IS USM Mic: Rode Videomic Pro Recorder: Zoom H4n Support: Fotga Mattebox, Follow focus, and Rail Dolly Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Original Music: Garageband

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COLECTIVA and Maria Grapsa present: Under The

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Maren Montalbano performs Sympathy by Florence B. Price

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A Good Night Story (Scary Original Short)

Camera: Canon 60D Lens: Canon 24-105 f/4L IS USM Mic: Rode Videomic Pro Recorder: Zoom H4n Support: Fotga Mattebox, Follow focus, and Rail Dolly Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Original Music: Garageband


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COLECTIVA and Maria Grapsa present: Under The

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Maren Montalbano performs Sympathy by Florence B. Price
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Maren Montalbano performs Sympathy by Florence B. Price

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The Bilinda Butchers - Boyfriend

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