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The songwriter, Yahaira Mata, is nine years old. She plays forward position on her soccer team. She loves drawing, cats, dogs, and turtles. She loves to take care of animals. She’s good at exercising and finishing her homework on time. Yahaira believes in God, amulets (lucky rocks), and peace. She dreams of becoming a veterinarian and doctor.

The musician, Naima Shalhoub, is a Lebanese Arab American vocalist, composer, performing artist, and educator based in the Bay Area. Her multidimensional work explores the borderlands of belonging, remembrance, freedom, and the expansive quality of the voice—its power for healing and energizing social justice movements. Her first full-length studio album, Siphr, was released on August 6th, 2020.
Naima’s website: naimashalhoub.com/home
Naima’s Instagram: @naimashalhoub

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from Freedom Is: Songs By Oakland Youth, released October 20, 2020
Lyrics by Yahaira Mata
Music by Naima Shalhoub

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Chapter 510 & the Dept of Make Believe Oakland, California

Chapter 510 is a made-in-Oakland youth writing, bookmaking & publishing center. Our teaching artists and volunteers work side-by-side with educators to provide a safe space and supportive community for young people ages 6-18 to bravely write. Our vision is that every young person in Oakland learns to write with confidence and joy. ... more

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