Emel Mathlouthi

Bio

Mathlouthi is a prominent Tunisian singer/songwriter, who released her second album, Ensen, in February 2017. Her song, “Kelmti Horra” (“My Word is Free”), has been called “the anthem of the Arab Spring.” (She performed it on December 11, 2015 at the ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.) Ruiz is the vocalist of the political punk band Downtown Boys, who will release their Sub Pop debut, Cost Of Living, in August 2017. It follows 2015’s Full Communism.