Between poignant introspection and bold sonic exploration, Yasmine Hamdan returns with I Remember I Forget بنسى وبتذكر — a free-spirited and vibrant new album where memory, identity, and personal commitment intertwine with grace.

A trailblazer of Arabic indie electronic pop and a key figure in the underground music scene, Hamdan blurs the lines between traditional sounds, electronic textures, and hypnotic melodies. I Remember I Forget بنسى وبتذكر delves into the turmoil of her native Lebanon through poetic, universal writing, enriched by prestigious collaborations and a constant dialogue between past and present.
Co-produced with Marc Collin (Nouvelle Vague), the album captures the very essence of Yasmine Hamdan: a singular voice at the crossroads of cultures, capable of making the personal and the political dance in the same breath.

The original track merges electronic production and Palestinian folk tradition, drawing from tarweeda – a form of coded songs used by Palestinian women to express sorrow and joy while defying occupation and domination. Traditionally performed and preserved by women, these encrypted verses date back to the late Ottoman Empire and the British mandate over Palestine. Shmaali شمالي  reimagines this heritage through a mesmerizing melody and intricate wordplay, bridging past and present.

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