Bonus Episode: Lana Lubany Returns!

Art that reflects a lived experience is more vital than ever. Beyond allowing us an opportunity to learn about others, it also gives us the chance to have something to believe in. I find it very important to have people that I can believe in when it comes to life, and today’s guest is someone I deeply believe in; the amazing Lana Lubany. She’s a Palestinian-American pop artist who makes some of the most compelling music I’ve heard in years, and her latest EP is a shimmering example of that. It’s called YAFA, and features Lana questioning her place in the world. How the internal turmoil of having to ask oneself “Where do I belong?” can be so intense and specific to one’s journey, and yet, also starkly universal. Throughout this last bonus episode of the season, I chat with Lana about each song off YAFA and the ways they reflect where she’s been, where she’s at, and where she’s going.

There’ll be a more in-depth announcement in December, but this is a good time to share that throughout the upcoming winter months, I’ll be releasing a special mini-season of the podcast. That season will contain conversations between me and a good friend of mine who’s a journalist covering the events at the West Bank. This is going to be a very different iteration of the podcast and I’m very much looking forward to you hearing it. Be sure to follow me on Instagram at @kenamiphoto and that you’re also following the podcast wherever you stream podcasts do you don’t miss out.

After you hear the episode, be sure to check out Lana’s track NAZARETH on the official New Exchange Playlist. Also, be sure to follow Lana Lubany on Spotify and Instagram.

Jamila Woods