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I rencontre le voyage de I encounters journey of I ‫لقــاءات رحـلة‬ Emel Mathlouthi Tunisian singer, author and composer, Emel Mathlouthi made her voice resonate beyond the borders of Tunisia. She who had arrived in the final price RMC Middle East since 2006 has not stopped seducing audiences worldwide, bewitched by his singular universe, combining psychedelic rock, Arabic music and electro. Committed artist, she made her first album entitled "Kelmti Horra" (My Word is Free), one year after the Tunisian revolution. Shortly after and in honor of Chokri Belaid, a political opponent assassinated, she sings "Ma Katlou Had" (No one killed). But her real stunt, Emel Mathlouthi owes it to her performance at the ceremony of the Nobel Prizes who view the Quartet of the Tunisian National Dialogue rewarded with a Nobel Peace Prize in 2015. Her interpretation of the song "Kelmti Horra" is acclaimed by audiences and critics, and raises her in the very closed circle of the divas of the Arab world. 1) What Does Travel Mean To You? What do you do the most while traveling? To me travel is like a second chance, there is a choice you can restart with new energies, draw new horizons ... open your heart to the unknown and recharge your curiosity, eyes and soul. Walking, to me it is the best way to discover everything no matter where you go, be permanently connected to the landscapes, colors, and talking to people… That is what travel is about, receive and share… 2) What is an exotic trip? All trips are exotic because of the change of visual and sound scenery every time. 3) What do you take in your suitcase? My headphones to listen to music whenever I have the opportunity, my jewelry accessories to properly acclimate to any environment, poetry, a nail file and a lipstick! The land of your dream? I have plenty!! But I would say Iran! I had the chance to visit a tiny part and as hard as it is to prefer one tr ip to another, I think that will remain etched in my memory for a long time by the richness of its landscape , its civilization and extreme generosity of its inhabitants ! It is also a very safe country for a woman traveling alone contrary to what one might think. 7) A wish for the future ? Return to sing in Tunisia, in ALL Tunisia and very soon! I Your favorite museum? The Bronx Museum, a beautiful space very open, generous and rich exhibits, a tiny gift store, and it is open access. Portrait de la chanteuse Emel Mathlouthi  I Portrait of the singer Emel Mathlouthi I I ‫صورة للمطربة أمال المثلوثي‬ 119