Musician /Palestine/ Germany

Meet Ahmed Eid, a multi-talented musician who has made a name for himself in both the European and West Asian-North Asian (WANA) music scenes. Ahmed is the co-founder, bassist, drummer, and singer-songwriter of the internationally renowned band Bukahara, which has played sold-out tours worldwide to tens of thousands of fans.

In his debut project “Aghani Akhira أغاني اخيرة “ showcase his talents as a storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer.

Ahmed Eid is also a socially engaged person who seeks to empower and inspire the next generation of musicians. He recently founded and curated the Ramallah Music Space, a free course in the occupied West Bank that provides a safe space for young musicians to learn, write, produce, and perform music.

Community/ Artist Development/ Label

The Palestine Music Space is a project supporting Palestinian musicians, producers, and managers. It offers a creative and safe environment to explore and collaborate in contemporary music genres.

Currently:

Workshops, Band Coaching & Concerts
PalMS nurtures creativity through hands-on workshops, coaching, and live performances.

New Recording Studio
The recently completed studio in Ramallah allows PalMS to expand its mission, helping local voices reach international audiences.

Band Training and Producers 1 Year Course Starting in June, PalMS will launched the Course, providing weekly classes for 5 bands and 8 producers.

Soon:

With support from local and international partners, PalMS aims to offer management training, foster artistic collaborations, and build a sustainable music ecosystem in Palestine.

Musician / Singer-Songwriter / Berlin

King Josephine is a Berlin-based autodidact composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter.

As a glimpse into her world, King Josephine recently unveiled the debut single "Sweet Craving" gathering multiple million listens and followed by the award winning radio chartbreaker “Shitty Wine”. This unique blend of Pop, Blues, Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop captured the ears of hundreds of thousands across the globe.

King Josephine's music paints vivid stories reflecting her perspectives on life, love, racism, mental health, and queerness. These narratives forge a powerful bridge of empathy and understanding, resonating with listeners worldwide and fostering a deep sense of connection and compassion linking emotions with universal human themes across genres.

Collaborating with drummer and co-producer Giancarlo Mura, their seven-year partnership is on the brink of unveiling a highly anticipated debut project. It’s a neo-soul expedition coupled with robust drumbeats.

Stay tuned.

KINDA creates synergy between various projects and people who work and create towards a just future.

Non-profit association

Connected Differences e.V. was initiated by Merle Grimme and works under Lorena Junghans as managing Director towards a fair society that recognizes the importance of diversity and representation in the cultural sector.

Connected Differences mission is rooted in the belief that we need more physical and digital spaces to connect with each other. With and through their projects, they strive to break down barriers and create a more inclusive and accessible cultural landscape.

Common Matters is a collective of researchers and cultural workers that strive towards radical solidarity and redistribution of resources. We focus on rooted, rural and indigenous communities.

The project is supported by CIRCE (Creative Impact Research Center Europe)

Musician/ Singer-Songwriter/ Palestine/ Berlin

Palestinian singer, composer and instrumentalist Rasha Nahas has a distinctive approach to songwriting, storytelling and performance. As a genre-defying, narrative-focused artist, Rasha Nahas has been crafting a keenly singular music universe, cultivated in and loyal to the underground. Driven by candid lyrics with disarming vulnerability, Rasha has created a sound that moves seamlessly between the resonances of the old school rock ‘n’ roll singer-songwriter era, and the anarchic heyday of ‘80s electronica.

Rasha’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Desert’, chronicled her journey from Haifa to Berlin. It was featured by BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and the Spotify-produced podcast, Spotify:Mic Check and led to Rasha being among the first to receive the Bertha Foundation's Artivism Award in 2022. Her two-chapter LP, 'Amrat', released in January 2023 via UK leading independent label Cooking Vinyl, with tours scheduled across Europe and West Asia. Rasha's first foray into Arabic-language lyrics, ‘Amrat’, is a sentimental body of work, maneuvering seamlessly between the thematic duality of urban and rural landscapes.

Creative Impact Research Centre Europe

This project aims to offer the knowledge and understanding needed to overcome the barriers that pioneering artists face in accessing funding, resources, and opportunities.

This research provides practical recommendations for supporting diversity and fostering inclusive collaborations. It’s built on the individual and collective experiences of artists and people in leadership positions who work with artists. Their perspectives offer insights and strategies for dismantling barriers and fostering meaningful change in the industry and society at large.

The approach is based on my previous practical work as a film producer. Through additional scientific studies I’ve conducted with the Digital media department of the Filmuniversity Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF I've gained a deep understanding of the barriers that marginalized artists often encounter when it comes to accessing funding, resources, and opportunities - and the need for new, sustainable business models.