#Sakaa EP 07 with Faraj Suleiman | John Achkar & Raffi Feghali

In this episode of #Sakaa, we sat down with Faraj Suleiman, Palestinian composer and pianist known for blending Arabic melodies with jazz, classical, and contemporary influences. His work bridges East and West, turning the piano into a storyteller of identity, exile, and freedom. —— Sakaa (سكعة): Lebanese slang for that hangout spot we all know too well, the kind that shapes us without us even realizing. After nearly 10 years of working together on stage, on the road, and backstage, comedian John Achkar and improv theater maker Raffi Feghali are finally slowing down for a different kind of spotlight. Hosts: Raffi Feghali & John Achkar Producer: Safa Salem Videography & Editing: Jimmy Azoury Management: Tony Bejjani Sponsored by: Krikita --- Listen to #Sakaa on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fOhPVl... Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002169091 Anghami: https://open.anghami.com/jWjvyXL1nWb Podeo: https://player.podeo.co?type=podcasts... --- Follow John Achkar: Instagram:   / johnachr   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnelachkar?... Follow Raffi Feghali: Instagram:   / raffifeghali   Follow Faraj Suleiman :   / faraj_suleiman   -- ✉️ Business Inquiries: hi@johnachkar.com ---- Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Why Paris? 🇫🇷 00:04:37 Leaving Home to Grow 00:07:09 Paris & Creativity 00:07:50 Daily Routine 🎶 00:10:51 Finding His Passion 00:11:34 After the First Hit 00:14:32 Arabic vs Non-Arabic Audiences 00:18:10 Money Struggles as an Artist 00:21:28 Performing Abroad 🌍 00:24:00 His “Why” 00:27:00 Composing Process 00:32:37 Defining Success 00:34:41 Collaborating with Artists 00:37:14 Unreleased Songs 🎵 00:38:00 Writing for Kids 00:40:10 Music vs Comedy 00:41:55 Audience Q1 00:43:31 Audience Q2 00:46:00 Audience Q3 00:48:12 Audience Q4 00:54:32 Audience Q5 00:57:37 Does Faraj Listen to Faraj? 00:58:29 Audience Q6 00:59:47 Faraj’s Entourage 🎤 #sakaa #johnachkar #raffifeghali #farajsuleiman #creativity #podcast