Goethe-Institut & Goethe-Institut in Exile features Berlin-based musician and healing artist Ali Hasan.

37 Grad. — Naturalized

Documentary ‧ 15 seasons on T.V.

Syrian-born Ali knows why he and his family want to be naturalized and is grateful to Germany. He set up a German-Arabic library and plays as a percussionist in various formations and with dancers. This is how he transforms his longing for his homeland and his daily fear for relatives into music.

BORDERLESS Ep.3 — Artists

Ali shares his journey from Syria to Germany, finding himself through music, exploring the harmonic relationship between movement, body, and rhythm. A story of hope, resilience, and peace.

Ali Hasan — Resident Music Collective

Ali performed with musicians worldwide, turning diverse instruments into improvised music. A universal language of hope and resilience.

Interviews & Articles (Germany)

  • Die Musik ist die Sphäre, in der ich mein Selbst und meine Wahrheit verteidige

    Abwab — German

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  • „Du kannst nie mehr nach Hause gehen“

    Publik-Forum

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  • Schwere Entscheidung für Geflüchtete aus Syrien

    Deutschlandfunk

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  • Syrien im Wandel: Goethe im Exil diskutiert kulturelle Perspektiven

    Deutschlandfunk Kultur

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  • Eine Zusammenkunft guter Freunde

    Deutschlandfunk Kultur

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  • Von Masyaf ins Berghain

    Deutschlandfunk Kultur

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مقابلات عربية

  • علي حسن لصحيفة أبواب العربية: “الموسيقا هي مساحة دفاعي عن ذاتي وحقيقتي”

    Abwab.eu

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  • عن حرية موجودة في موسيقى “التكنو”… موسيقيون سوريون في برلين

    Raseef 22

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  • أمل برلين “روابيص” عمل مسرحي يتناول العلاقة بين كوابيسنا والمنفى

    Amal Berlin

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  • استعادة حليم الضبع في برلين: تأمّلات في ضوضاء بيضاء

    العربي الجديد

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  • إفتتاح المكتبة العربية في برلين ” بيناتنا “

    Abwab.eu

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  • فيديو: افتتاح المكتبة العربية في برلين ” بيناتنا “

    Facebook Video

English Interviews & Media on Ali Hasan in Berlin

  • Express Interviews at Humboldt Forum: Resident Music Collective

    Instagram Video

  • Syrian migrants bring traditional Arab dance to Berlin

    DailyMail UK

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  • Syrian migrants bring traditional Arab dance to Berlin

    AP News

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  • Syrian migrants bring traditional Arab dance to Berlin

    FOX News

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  • Syrian migrants bring traditional Arab dance to Berlin

    The Washington Times

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  • Syrian migrants bring traditional Arab dance to Berlin

    The Syrian Observer

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  • We lost our homes and country — but we also lost our books

    Al Jazeera English

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  • The Pulse of the City of Refuge: Ali Hasan (Syria/Berlin)

    AlienKlein Blog

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  • Berlineroment — “Melody’s Escape” – Syrian Music in Berlin

    YouTube Video

  • Re:Writing the Future | Artist Talk with Esra Karakaya #1 – Ali Hasan

    YouTube Video

  • Re:Writing the Future | Arts in Exile – Challenges, Experiences and Cultural Practices in Berlin #2

    YouTube Video

TV4 Nyheterna — Interview with Ali Hasan

Watch Ali Hasan’s interview on Swedish TV about Syrian migrants in Germany and their perspectives on returning home.

RSI News – Berlino: il ritmo della libertà – Interview with Ali Hasan

Watch Ali Hasan’s interview on Swiss TV about music, freedom, and artistic life in Berlin.

Viejas melodías árabes: la música de los refugiados de Siria – Interview with Ali Hasan

Read about Ali Hasan and the experiences of Syrian refugee musicians in Berlin, featured in the Spanish cultural magazine Semana.

FROM BERLIN:ドキュメンタリー「Ali」 — Japanese documentary featuring Ali Hasan

A Japanese documentary short from the FROM BERLIN series featuring Berlin-based Syrian musician Ali Hasan — exploring music, movement, and community.

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