Roots & Beats: Palestine 48 | Meriem S & Djam Siam

On this Roots & Beats, Meriem S is joined in the booth by Munich-based Palestinian DJ: Djam Siam, whose high-energy sets fuse Dabke, Middle Eastern hip hop, funk, disco, house, and breakbeat into genre-blurring journeys.

Born and raised in Palestine, Djam carries the stories of his homeland into every mix, channeling cultural memory, family legacies, and political realities into forward-thinking electronic music. His sound experiments with Arabic vocals, reimagining rave culture as a place for resistance, joy, and togetherness.

For this special edition, Palestine 48, Djam takes us on a deeply personal journey; reflecting on growing up in Palestine, discovering music through family and underground hip hop, and exploring how art and collective joy can flourish even under apartheid. Between stories and conversation, he shares a handpicked selection of tracks that shaped his musical journey and passion.