Dancefloors: SWANA is a film series project spearheaded by artists Megatronic and Jeme. From hip hop of Sudan to soulful house of Beirut, the region of SWANA is growing in strength and visibility at an exceptional rate. Passionate pioneers reflect what is happening and have reimagined common mis-conceptions of Middle East and North African musical heritage. The development of genres that were never considered before in global music charts such as Afrobeats, Arabian lo-fi trip-hop, African pop and re-edits of traditional folk music are being recognised more and more around the world. Musical diversity and musical evolution go hand in hand and they both contribute to our understanding of the rich cultural history of specific regions. In this session we hear from leading figures from across the SWANA region in their commitment to share their stories and to showcase what the region really has the offer.