What does it mean to find your voice — and use it to create change?In today’s episode of Yalla! Let’s Talk., I sit down with Tunisian artist EMEL, a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose music has inspired people across the world. From her breakout anthem “Kelmti Horra” — once banned, now a symbol of hope — to her powerful new album MRA, EMEL shares her journey of turning pain into purpose.We talk about what freedom really means, how music can be a form of healing, and what it looks like to embrace feminism in an authentic way. With stories from her performances across over 25 countries — EMEL reminds us that art can connect us, empower us, and help us feel seen.This is a conversation about growth, creativity, and standing in your truth — even when the world tells you not to.
BREAKDOWN
0:00 Intro
0:53 The Song That Sparked a Revolution – “Kelmti Horra” & the Arab Spring
8:20 What It’s Like Growing Up Under a Dictatorship (Tunisia Unfiltered)
12:37 EMEL Performs “Kelmti Horra” Live + What the Lyrics Really Mean
17:54 Her Childhood, Her Father, and the Fire to Fight Oppression
20:43 Balancing Motherhood & Music – Advice for Working Moms
27:09 How EMEL Makes Music That Heals and Protests at the Same Time
31:38 Feminism & Power – Why She Chose an All-Female Creative Team
42:42 HOLM, Al Rawabi & The Powerful Message EMEL Has for Young Girls
58:27 Rapid Games!
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