I was introduced to an amazing international singer/songwriter named Emel Mathlouthi recently and was blown away by her voice. She has such a good energy and aura about her that makes you feel at ease.
Emel is from Tunisia and she is best known for her protest songs: "Ya Tounes Ya Meskina" (Poor Tunisia) and "Kelmti Horra" (My word is free). "Kelmti Horra" became the anthem song for the Tunisian revolution.
When the Tunisian government banned her music, Emel moved to Paris, France to pursue her singing. She has performed all over the world and this year we were lucky enough to have a U.S. tour.
I was able to watch her perform the last tour date here in New York City called Arabic Trip-Hop. The online radio network Live@365 had her performance for the new world series at Elebash Recital Hall at the Graduate Center. She performed songs from her two albums titled "Kelmti Horra" and "Helma".
It was a beautiful experience, the kind that you don't want to distract yourself from by taking videos or pictures (you want to be in the moment). Mathlouthi has several videos on YouTube where you can hear her music. She will also be performing at globalFEST on January 11, 2015 here at Webster Hall.
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