Fatimah Mohammed Abd Alati Hamid / Dada

The project involves producing an album consisting of six to eight songs, along with a music video and a visual work that simulates and expresses the themes discussed in the album. The topics revolve around displacement resulting from wars and recent disasters in North Africa, particularly in Libya, and their impact on society, mental health, gender, and culture, with a particular focus on women. The project involves collaborations with music producers and highlights local artists, especially Libyan female artists, as well as other Arab female artists, showcasing their stories, perspectives, and empowerment in the artistic field through artistic production and financial support. This project aims to enrich the Libyan music archive and provide an opportunity for Libyan and Arab music production. The project will incorporate different music genres such as jazz and R&B, and blend elements of Libyan culture, such as Tuareg and Amazigh music, with the aim of creating a valuable and diverse album.

Fatimah will travel from Libya to France to take part in an art residency at La Maison De Beaumont to work on producing her album (Wanesni), which includes issues such as mental health, displacement and the impact of war on the youth in Libya and North Africa. While at the residency, Fatimah will compose two tracks for the album and create a visual representation that aligns with the project's artistic vision. Fatimah will collaborate with artists from various artistic and cultural fields. The residency will give her the opportunity to collaborate and rehearse in order to create an elaborate artwork by working in an integrated music studio. At the end of the residency, an open studio will be organized to present her work to a broader audience.