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It’s been a long ass time…

Hey guys,

Zainab here.

 

It’s been two years, and a lot has happened in my personal life (some bad, some good!). No Nazar has been a project I’ve consistently thought about for the last two years since its initial launch, and has never left my mind. I still strongly believe that this could be something great, and I’ve finally come back to it with a renewed energy and commitment. I didn’t want to just come back only to disappear again, if I came back to NN it was to stay committed.

 

I’m moving away from the interview style format that I did in the first 7 episodes and will be doing a more loose, fun, informative round table style discussion on various topics that affect the lives of Muslim + Diasporic peoples all recorded live in Toronto. Each episode will come out monthly, if you have ANY feedback at all don’t hesitate to reach out!

 

Can’t wait to be back~

 

Z

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Episode 8: “F**k 150”

WOO! We’re here with the penultimate episode of the year!

This episode I talk to Masuma Khan (a general all round bad ass) about Unlearn 150, activism and white supremacy in Canada.

If you’d like to follow Masuma you can do so at…
twitter.com/mak95101
facebook.com/sumak.ave
instagram.com/afgkhan95

And you can find me at:
www.nonazar.com
nonazarshow@gmail.com
fb.com/nonazarshow
twitter.com/nonazarshow

Listen to us on Itunes, Soundcloud and Stitcher!

woooo
xoxo
Zainab

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Ep 6: “Funny (Brown) Girl”

 

Hey guys!

We’re back with a bang, hope you’re enjoying the new format!

This week I talk to Harpreet Sehmbi an actor and comedian about what it means to be Canadian Desi, Brown voices in Comedy and what drives her ambition.

You can check out her web-series ‘Indie-pendant’ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JY4N0t7D_BeoO8uRiplbw

And you can follow Harpreet by following the links below:

https://www/twitter.com/h_a_r_p

https://www.instagram.com/heyharp/

 

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com 

Alternatively you can also like the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/nonazarshow

Hashtag anything about the show with #NoNazarShow so I can find you!

xoxo

Zainab

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Ep 5: “British Asian Grime”

Hey guys!

Hope my Canadian and American pals had a great long weekend- apologies of course to the UK. But we’re back!

This weeks episode centres around R1 Dead, a Grime artist from North London and one of few Asian voices in the Grime scene.

We talk about his influences, what it means to be British Asian and the history of Grime.

You can find his work/follow him at….

instagram.com/r1dead

twitter.com/r1dead

soundcloud.com/r1_stainless

And you can catch R1 and his crew  on Don City Radio Tuesdays at 9-11 pm (UK time) or catchup here: mixcloud.com/doncityfm-london/

A playlist of the songs played on this week episode can be found on our official Soundcloud page! www.soundcloud.com/nonazar

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com 

Alternatively you can also like the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/nonazarshow

Hashtag anything about the show with #NoNazarShow so I can find you!

xoxo

Zainab

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Episode 4: “70 Years”

Hey guys!

In this weeks episode I talk about the return of a long lost uncle, colorism in Hindu Calendar art with Nikhil Mandalaparthy, and Pakistan and India’s complicated, confusing and volatile relationship.

You can find Nikhil’s work over at

http://www.nikhiletc.wordpress.com

and you can follow him on twitter @nikhiletc

Listen right to the end of the show for a special surprise!

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com 

Alternatively you can also like the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/nonazarshow

Hashtag anything about the show with #NoNazarShow so I can find you!

xoxo

Zainab

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Ep 3 “Chai Walli”

Hey guys!

This weeks episode I sit down with Sukainah and Sayeeda of Elchi Chai Shop Toronto. We talk about starting a business, delve into some family history and traditions and talk about our love of chai.

I really loved recording this episode, and I also included some listener feedback as well. I’m always open to hearing suggestions and critical feedback- you can reach me any time at http://www.nonazar.com/contact/

You can find Elchi Chai Shop at….

http://www.elchichaishop.com

https://www.facebook.com/elchichaishop/

http://www.twitter.com/elchichaishop

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com 

Alternatively you can also like the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nonazarshow/

Hashtag anything about the show with #NoNazarShow so I can find you!

xoxo

Zainab

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Ep 2: “Domestic Violence and You”

Hey guys!

Thank you for listening!

Todays episode focuses on a serious topic: domestic abuse. I sit down with Zena Chaudhery of Sakeenah Homes, who are working to establish the largest network of sheltering projects for Muslim women and children, across the globe.

We talk about her life, and the backlash and criticism she’s received from the desi community.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we discuss in the show, please have a look at the links below. If you are in immediate crisis, please dial 999 or 911.

You can find Zena online at:
www.sakeenahhomes.com
www.twitter.com/zenachaudhry
www.instagram.com/sakeenahhomes

https://www.facebook.com/kismatstudios/

If you are in crisis contact Zena or Sakeenah homes if you currently reside in Canada, here are some alternatives:

http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ (UK)

http://www.refuge.org.uk/ (UK)

http://www.dawncanada.net/issues/issues/we-can-tell-and-we-will-tell-2/crisis-hotlines/ (Canada)

http://www.thehotline.org/ (US)

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com

Hashtag anything about the show with #NoNazarShow so I can find you!

xoxo

ZH

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Episode 1: Big Fat Paki Wedding

Hey guys!

Thank you for listening to the first episode of No Nazar!
Each episode comes out Monday, 12 am (GST) (feel free to send me angry emails if I’m ever late :0)

Todays episode focuses on that all-engrossing topic: desi weddings. I talk to Syjil Ashraf beyond the red and gold dresses, doodh pelai, pomp and celebration and what truly lays beneath the gilt veneer of the shaadi industry.

You can find Syjil online at:
www.syjil.com
www.twitter.com/thedailysyjil
www.instagram.com/syjvicious

You can find her work at: www.thetempest.co

Our theme song was created by the lovely Stephanie Siow (www.twitter.com/stephanie_siow)

And you can find me online at www.twitter.com/thenonazarshow and email me at thenonazarshow@gmail.com

And our website is…hey….if you’re reading this you’re already on here. Go you :o)

Let me know of what you thought of this episode!

xoxo

ZH