State of Siege - حالة حصار

State of Siege - حالة حصار is a musical creation project that brings together selected poems by the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, set to music for the moving voice of Abir Derbel. This project aims to be an artistic reflection on the realities and injustices that continue to shape the history of the Palestinian people, exacerbated by the tragic events and renewed suffering following the October 7, 2023 attack and the military response on Gaza.

Through the musical adaptation of these poems, Mehdi Trabelsi strives to capture the soul of Darwish’s poetry, which resonates as an indelible testament to resilience, pain, and hope within a people eternally seeking justice. In this sensitive and stripped-down approach, the musical choices underscore both the anguish of suffering and the aspiration for freedom and eternal hope—all in a world adrift.

This musical project seeks to remind audiences of the universality of struggles for human dignity, justice, and peace among humankind. Through Mahmoud Darwish’s words and Mehdi Trabelsi’s music, State of Siege becomes a powerful resonance, giving a voice to those silenced by the weight of history and the indifference of the powerful.

State of Siege aspires to touch hearts and awaken consciences, offering a vibrant homage to the poetic and human resistance of Palestine and, beyond that, to all those who rise and fight for dignity and justice.