As an artist, you need to be true to yourself and free and not put yourself in a box that contradicts with… — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
When it comes to the lyrics, I write about my own perception of things and use characters for that. — Yasmine Hamdan Lyrics Copy Share Image
I have learned to create from a hybridized point of view. It's an asset - something rather liberating. — Yasmine Hamdan Create Copy Share Image
For me, a taxi is like a public space because so many people get in that space. — Yasmine Hamdan Like Copy Share Image
Egyptians are quite incredible people. They have everything: the culture, the music, the scenes. So much of Arab music and art started… — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
I don't believe that there is a separation between art and political consciousness. — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
I had the urge to face my own limitation, and I needed to be bigger. I needed to be more professional and… — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
I met Jim Jarmusch when I started recording my album 'Ya Nass.' He was writing the script for 'Only Lovers Left Alive.'… — Yasmine Hamdan Alive Copy Share Image
Faith is a very intimate process that involves being sincere and truthful to a spiritual presence. — Yasmine Hamdan Faith Copy Share Image
When I started doing music, it was out of despair and boredom. I got passionate about it, and I felt that it… — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
Collaborating with other artists is an emotional thing. Obviously, you don't do it unless this person inspires you. — Yasmine Hamdan Art Copy Share Image
The Arabic world was very interesting in the 1920s to '60s: there was something booming culturally, and I found my culture very… — Yasmine Hamdan 1920s Copy Share Image
I sing in Arabic as a statement. It's art, and it's a challenge. — Yasmine Hamdan Arabic Copy Share Image
When the public doesn't understand me, it's a battle. So when I choose words, I choose them for their musicality, rhythm, and… — Yasmine Hamdan Battle Copy Share Image
You do not start by working on society; you start by yourself to be a freer person and a more independent person. — Yasmine Hamdan Independent person Copy Share Image
There should be no borders, race, colours, or ethnical considerations when it comes to music and creativity. — Yasmine Hamdan Borders Copy Share Image
The Arab world is mediatised in a way that gives too much space to these people - puritans, extremists, whatever you want… — Yasmine Hamdan Middle east Copy Share Image
When I started, I didn't know how to sing in Arabic - it's a very complex and sophisticated music full of codes… — Yasmine Hamdan How Copy Share Image
Maybe I was blessed that my main drive was purely selfish. I needed to make something, make my life better, wider, have… — Yasmine Hamdan Blessed Copy Share Image
It's interesting to be at once an insider and outsider. It's a way of learning how to find your way freely without… — Yasmine Hamdan Belonging Copy Share Image
All of the Arabic women I grew up listening to or watching had a very strong character. — Yasmine Hamdan Character Copy Share Image
I sing 'Beirut' for what the city is for me, but I am also singing as an exile. — Yasmine Hamdan City Copy Share Image
I went from the most underground band in the world to signing with Madonna's producer and a record label that is extremely… — Yasmine Hamdan Band Copy Share Image
There are many positive values that come with a Muslim upbringing. But when religion becomes about rules and hierarchies, when it starts… — Yasmine Hamdan Come Copy Share Image
