Palestinian voices will once again be elevated internationally as they take part in a virtual festival called “Long Night of the Poets”. The virtual event will be starting tonight at 8pm and features 30 artists from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, reaching Palestine and the U.S. To discuss this event and get a taste of his poetry, The Soundbyte spoke to Palestinian poet Ali Mawassi who is based in Al Quds.

Watch the performance here: