Egypt’s powerful hip-hop movement

The World

Hip-hop has taken root in Egypt. While authorities are trying to suppress it, the raw power of the music may be unstoppable. Last summer, Yasmine el Rashidi, author of “Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change,” spoke with host Marco Werman about how young Egyptians are pushing hip-hop to the limit. Original air date: Jul. 14, 2023

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