Meet Maysa, a Syrian-born dancer and human rights advocate. Speaking with poet Sophia Thakur, Maysa shares how music transports her back to her grandmother’s house, why dance is life in the Arab world and what hearing “welcome home” truly means.

Hope on Repeat is a five-part podcast series, hosted by award-winning poet and musician Sophia Thakur, spotlighting the power of music and storytelling through personal stories from refugees. Throughout the series, you’ll hear refugee Storytellers along with UK for UNHCR staff share their Hope Hit -- the songs that inspire togetherness and hope. 

Our theme song is ‘My City’ by our host, Sophia Thakur, as well as being her Hope Hit. 

Visit unrefugees.org.uk/HopeOnRepeat to learn more.