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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Original Short Story: Sarah
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Steve Dalachinsky Reading His Poetry
11:27
Steve Dalachinsky Reading His Poetry

Red Bull Arts in New York on 7/30/2017.Steve Dalachinsky is an American downtown New York City poet, active in the music, art, and free jazz scenes.


Pete Wyer - In the Chamber of Dreams
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Pete Wyer - In the Chamber of Dreams

From the album 'Into the Dreamtime' (under the title 'Sussare').Film is from the Mansi Pallazo, Lucca Italy and Dulwich Wood, London.


Don't Keep Me Waiting, by KC Armstrong
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KC discovers the split-screen! Don't Keep Me Waiting


Original Short Story: Sarah
07:08
Original Short Story: Sarah

I don’t really remember what his reaction was, but he’s always been really impressed with my work so I know he enjoyed it either way.