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Shik Shak Shook Ones
From Beirut to Cairo and Dubai to Casablanca, hosts Deana Hassanein Soni and Danny Hajjar are diving into the hottest topics in music coming from the Middle East, North Africa, and its global diaspora communities. Join them for spicy and unfiltered perspectives, exclusive interviews, heated debates, and in-depth insider perspectives putting the MENA music scene in context. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just curious about the region's vibrant music, Shik Shak Shook Ones is your backstage pass to this exciting scene. Shik Shak Shook Ones Podcast is powered by afikra عفكرة
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 7 ratings
Love this show!
I now wait for this show every week. I love Danny and Deana’s thoughts and banter, thoroughly entertaining. I also really appreciate learning about all these new artists!
hagereldaas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/20/24
ABOUT DAM TIME📣
Loved the concept and it’s much needed especially now at these times where Arabic music is making huge leaps , I feel a podcast like this brings back the J in journalism , our artists got so used to always being praised and while that’s important to grow a culture , sugar-coating will hurt these...Read full review »
HASS-REVOLT RADIO via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/24
Amazing Music Podcast!
Danny and Deana are two incredibly well versed music journalists who bring such important topics on Arab and other SWANA music to the forefront. Far too often the corporate powers that be marginalize and Orientalize us and our cultures while appropriating them, and it’s such a relief to have...Read full review »
Swarz Seawalker via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/22/24
Recent Episodes
Who are the best up-and-coming Arab artists we don't know about? In this episode of Shik Shak Shook Ones, hosts Danny Hajjar and Deana Soni drop all of the names you should be listening to. We get to know our two hosts a little better as they share their origin stories, their OG favorites...
Published 09/18/24
The Rolling Stone's 50 Best Arabic Pop Songs of the 21st Century was a big and a controversial ranking to put together. Luckily, Shik Shak Shook One's very own Danny Hajjar was up to the task and will break down the logic behind his choices for the ranking. Joined by special guest Alya Fetyani...
Published 09/04/24
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