Hunna
What is Hunna?
Hunna, derived from the Arabic plural of ‘she,’ is a women-led initiative made to amplify female talent across the MENA region. Our mission is to build and grow the next generation of female role models in music through mentorship, listening circles, masterclasses, and more.
Our guided mentorship matchmaking program connects up-coming female talent across the MENA region with trailblazing women from the music industry for a 4-month program of mentorship, guided sessions, and a tailor-made program to help guide your career. Registrations for the Mentorship Program are open, see details below.
Through Hunna listening circles, events, and community groups, we are building a collaborative network that connects women across the music industry through virtual and in-person gatherings. These spaces help cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and equitable community.
What we do Listening Circles
Our Listening Circles are a women only, judgment-free space to connect, learn, and grow together. The Listening Circles are virtual and in-person community discussions, providing a safe and supportive environment to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By engaging one another through shared experiences, we foster a sense of connection and community where women feel heard and validated.
Mentorship
Our Hunna mentorship program connects established women in the music industry with female up-and-comers. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to share your expertise, or an aspiring artist/professional seeking guidance - this program offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
If you're a mentee:
Gain valuable insights and guidance from industry veterans.
Receive personalized support to accelerate your career growth.
Network with like-minded individuals and expand your opportunities.
If you're a mentor:
Make a meaningful impact by sharing your knowledge and experience.
Help shape the future of the music industry by supporting the next generation of talent.
Expand your own network and stay connected with emerging voices in the industry.
Join the Hunna community
If you’re interested in joining the Hunna community, please fill out this form.
Join the Hunna community to gain:
Access to a supportive network of MENA women across all fields of the music industry.
Hunna WhatsApp group and updates on upcoming events.
Connect with fellow musicians and industry professionals for collaborations, gigs, and projects.
Participate in workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship programs led by industry experts.
Have your say in listening circles, events, and community gatherings to discuss equity, career development, and other relevant topics.
Be part of a movement dedicated to amplifying female talents and creating a network for MENA women in the music industry.
Testimonials
My mentor Mayssa helped me improve how I sing, how I write songs, how I perform and how to package myself better to excel in the music industry. My need was to have someone more experienced to help guide me in to how to move forward. I’m also inspired to eventually become a Hunna mentor myself and help someone else.
There are really unique and creative pockets of musicians and artists all over the region in Saudi, Oman, and Emirates but it’s hard to be and stay connected and even be connected. What I really like about Hunna is the excuse to connect with everyone and meet new people and get to know who they are as artists and professionals.
As a mentor with Hunna, I had the privilege of guiding and supporting Haya. It was incredibly insightful for me to share an intimate and safe mentoring space with a younger music professional from the region, and to discover her reality today and what benefit I can bring to her as she navigates a fast-changing ecosystem in the Arab world. Haya and I remain in contact until today. Our Hunna mentor/mentee relationship has morphed into a long-term friendship that I am very fond of.
Mentoring with Hunna was such a rewarding experience, to have the support to make a tangible impact with my mentee. Through the guided one-on-one mentorship sessions, I was able to support Tamara, a budding producer, who was initially stuck in 4-bar loops, to creating her first complete track. Watching Tamara's growth from day one to now has been such a joy, and I'm incredibly proud of her progress.