When Arabic Lyrics Become American Refuge: A Queer Veteran's Relationship with Mashrou' Leila

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When Arabic Lyrics Become American Refuge: A Queer Veteran's Relationship with Mashrou' Leila

"My history erased from our books like they were yours to claimOur hips translated Sappho and Abu Nuwas in the tongue of oohs and aahsOn bed sheets embroidered with the same oohs and aahs we chanted at the picket line."— “Tayf (Ghost),” Mashrou’ Leila I discovered Lebanese four-member indie rock band Mashrou’ Leila while studying Arabic in the Marine Corps, desperate for Arabic language media that resonated with me. As a queer service member and…