Social reality is conflict affecting Palestine and overwhelming, so strong that has marked generations of Arabs and Jews (two cultures that have contributed greatly to the world as we know it today) and it seems that this crossroads is here to stay. Speaking of violence in Palestine is mentioned a scourge that has brought down much of its human capital.
DAM (which can mean: "For the blood" or "Da Arabic Mc's"), a group composed by Tamer Nafar, his brother and his friend Mahmoud Suhell Jrere, is the first in Palestine to take the rap as a communication tool. Your message has been steady and consistent, so among the Arabs is a respected group has managed to cross borders to bring his voice to other countries. Contrary to what some might think, DAM does not promote violence (or as a method of self-defense), DAM presents a report and their struggle is to find an exit that leads to peace but with justice (and then starts again the Crossroads: What is right for them and what is fair to the other?).
DAM are recognized as well for fighting to break paradigms, accusing the Arab community as terrorist or extremist by reacting to years of oppression in much of the world has stigmatized, DAM fight against that.
Extreme reality that exists in Palestine and rap as a tool of protest has been protagonist of the documentary "Slingshot Hip Hop", presented the 2008 Sundance Festival. You can see the trailer HERE .
Here is two videos, both are from 2006, the first is entitled "I was born here," and the second "Who is the terrorist?". See what you think.
DAM - I was born here
DAM - Who is the terrorist?
You can see more of Dam on its website: dampalestine.com
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