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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

In this section of the article, I will share my journey and the reason I joined the Missing Sounds and Rhythms project, as well as the role I played to ensure its outcome, which you will hear as the episode on Dafayer platform.

The artist Alia was born in Sana'a to a conservative tribal family. She began her artistic journey at the age of 13, but her family and community reacted with suppression. She married at a young age, had two children, and her childhood passion for art and singing faded away.

This project was not just about discovering information about an artist who didn't receive enough media and artistic attention (whom I will talk about later), but it was also an exploration of oral history, of which I was not aware of much. I gained knowledge and insights that can enhance the steps I take in future work in this field

today I’ll share the role I played in producing the second episode of the "Voices and Rhythms Lost" project. It was a foundational moment in my podcasting journey. After focused training in podcast production

I would like to share with you through this article my journey in the "Voices and Rhythms of the Forgotten" project. The journey was full of melodies and inspiration and is considered the most important in my podcasting career

Have you ever thought about how the stories of your grandparents can shape part of your identity today? Oral documentation of individual and collective memory is one of the methods of preserving heritage, which relies on gathering information and memories from the mouths of people, family, friends, and passed-down stories.

With the emergence of modern methodologies in the study of history, such as oral history, it has become possible to reconstruct the cultural and social narrative comprehensively and fairly. The documentation of the oral history of Yemeni women artists represents a unique opportunity to bridge the gender gap and restore the cultural and social dignity of Yemeni women.