Laila Fakhoury | S6 Episode 6

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My guest this week is Florida-based activist, talent booker, and co-founder of How Bazar, Dion Dia Records, and Big Culture and Arts Festival, Laila Fakoury. We spoke about the soundtracks of insecure and Atlanta, Scream, the documentary 5 Broken Cameras, the uptick in awareness for the fight for Palestine, nurturing the artistic community in Florida, and the process behind bringing Big Culture and Arts Festival to life for what’s shaping up to be its biggest year yet. Come fuck with us.

Big Culture and Arts Festival is happening in Gainesville, FL from April 10-12, 2026. If you're hankering for a festival lineup featuring the finest in indie rap and music from around the world, buy your tickets here. Follow Laila on Instagram (@lailoosha) and follow BigCAF, Dion Dia Records (@diondiarecs), and How Bazar (@the.how.bazar) on Instagram to stay tapped in with the latest. 

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