Busra Erkara
Contributor
Culture

a short film about being a young creative in a middle-eastern immigrant family
Musician Rahill Jamalifard and photographer Sunny Shokrae discuss their 'Ode to Dad,' and growing up as kids of Iranian immigrants.
Busra Erkara
10.23.18
Culture

a photographer's emotional film about immigrating from iran
Sunny Shokrae and musician Rahill Jamalifard collaborate for a moving study of identity.
Busra Erkara
9.20.17
Culture

feminist body hair is rarely an option for middle eastern women
The body hair revolution is not global.
Busra Erkara
6.20.17
Art

meriem bennani’s fictional hijab collection blends metallica and modest wear
The Moroccan-born artist's mind-melting immersive worlds are boundary-breaking and beautifully bizarre.
Busra Erkara
4.13.17
Music

how a gen z rap group from istanbul became the definitive voice of turkish youth
Hip-hop trio Tahribad spit biting lyrics about corruption, discrimination, and hope.
Busra Erkara
4.7.17