We are witnessing the fall of humanity
Malek Jandali is considered to be among the most versatile and creative musicians in the Arab world. He has recently attracted widespread international attention for his strong stand against the Assad regime. Martina Sabra met the artist in the country of his birth, Germany
Mr. Jandali, you said you would bring something special with you to our interview?
Malek Jandali: Yes. I have a piece of what’s known as a shepshep here – the front part of a small, colourful rubber slipper. This slipper belongs to a child who managed to escape from Syria to Turkey and survive in spite of heavy bombardments by the Syrian army. Some Syrian students brought it after visiting refugee camps in Turkey and gave it to me in Toronto. This rubber slipper was an item in a charity auction organized on the occasion of my concert in Offenbach, Germany. Thousands of Euros were donated by the audience. This is the most expensive shoe I ever saw. It s not Guc