This essay explores the different narratives associated with mahraganat. It explores the genre’s origins and shifting modes of production, and offers an analysis of the contentious relationship between the singers and the state that was exacerbated after the Musicians Syndicate’s offici..

Mariam Diefallah
Mariam is a gender activist, blogger, and creative writer from Giza, Egypt. She writes about resistance artistic expressions. She is also a strong advocate for better sexual and reproductive health and rights for womxn, and is particularly interested in feminist and anti-racist pleasure-based health practices.