This week, an exploration on coping with and processing trauma through the creation of art.
Before being brought to Australia, refugee Kazem Kazemi was detained on Manus Island for six years. The ordeal was brutal, dealing with abusive guards, friends passing away and more. Throughout it all, the ability to play and listen to heavy metal music is what kept him afloat.
Safdar Ahmed, someone similarly bolstered by heavy metal, tells this story and describes the connection he made with Kazem through music.
Find Out more about anti-racist Muslim death metal band, Hazeen here.
Hazeen's Bandcamp
Refugee Art Project
Featured: Safdar Ahmed and Kazem Kazemi
Producer: Mike Williams
You can find more stories by Mike plus details for his upcoming live shows at mikewilliams.com.au
All The Best Credits:
Production Manager & Host: Danni Stewart
Editorial Manager: Mell Chun
Social Media Producer: Timothy Nguyen
Community and Events Coordinator: Lidiya Josifova
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