During my university studies in modern and contemporary history, my professors frequently emphasized the importance and necessity of oral history In understanding our identity. However, this type of history was something we largely lacked. I remember a suggestion by Dr. Abdullah Abu Al-Ghaith in one of the lectures: Why don’t we record the stories of significant figures and events that shaped our history, so future generations can benefit from them?    At that time, I imagined how we could implement this Idea and create an audio archive that captures the experiences of prominent figures in our society. Such an archive would help us document our identity, whichh is constantly subject to destruction, manipulation, and theft. Oral history is one of the crucial resources for communities and nations, preserving the living memory for future generations. This type of history provides an authentic portrayal of events, lifestyles, and societal relations, as it comes directly from the voices of those who witnessed particular events.

The artist discussed in this episode is the singer Akadhib Yaseen Al-Lou, a Yemeni artist from the city of Aden. She began her artistic journey in the mid-1980s through the high school festivals organized by the Ministry of Culture, then became a member of the choral group and participated in many Arab musical events

Through the "Voices and Rhythms Lost" program, I had the opportunity to produce a podcast episode in collaboration with my colleague, Angham Adnan. We focused on documenting the story of Akazieb Yaseen, a Yemeni singer from Aden whose life and career remain largely undocumented