ADIRA presents xanax-attax
Zuher Jazmati aka xanax_attax is a Berlin based, Syrian-German DJ who merges tacky Arab-pop with femme Hiphop music. He lived several years in London where he was part of the queer-feminist party collective “PxssyPalace” where he started his DJing career. As a queer Syrian person who grew up in Saudi Arabia, Arabic-pop music was always present for him and is his source of music inspiration. xanax_attax was a resident DJ for Queer Arab Barty and played at different parties and festivals. xanax_attax is the co-founder of ADIRA Party and the co-host of the BBQ Podcast.
“ADIRA” is a slang term in Arabic used in Levantine queer cultures, signifying someone with a strong presence who is capable. Founded in 2023 by Hassandra and xanax_attax, ADIRA is a queer Arabic-pop party series that challenges orientalist stereotypes and celebrates the diversity of queer Arab* identities. Our mission is to revive the nostalgia of 80s, 90s, and early 00s Arabic-pop music. ADIRA is committed to organizing community events that foster safe(r) spaces and support emerging and established Arab* talents in Berlin and beyond.
In June 2024, ADIRA collective launched the first-ever Arab* Drag Festival, a historic event featuring over 30 Arab* artists from Berlin and other cities. In the same year, ADIRA had its first festival showcase at WHOLE Festival.
Note: Arab denotes a diversity of identities and ethnicities within Southwest Asia and North Africa.
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