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Music by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 20233:03 am
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an image of Grandpa Dave sent to Sama'an Ashrawi by John Kander.

Viral Thread: Grandpa Dave and John Kander

When I first tweeted this thread out, I simply thought it might be a fun story for my friends to read — I had no idea it would end up going viral. Truthfully, I feel […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 20232:10 amAugust 14, 2023
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khruangbin and leon bridges by pooneh ghana

Texas Monthly: Khruangbin and Leon Bridges interview

For Texas Monthly, I interviewed bassist and singer Laura Lee of Khruangbin and singer-songwriter Leon Bridges about their collaborative EP: Texas Sun. If you remember, I previously interviewed Khruangbin for The Nostalgia Mixtape, and also […]

Music by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 20231:28 am
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Artwork for Sama'an Ashrawi's cumbia edit of Sexyy Red's "SkeeYee".

Sexyy Red “SkeeYee” (cumbia edit)

So the other day I was just messing around on my controller and thought I’d see what it sounded like if I put Sexyy Red’s “SkeeYee” over one of Selena’s many great cumbia records. I […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 20231:12 am
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Complex: Champagne Poetry

For Complex, I talked to award-winning poets Hanif Abdurraqib and Aris Kian about Drake’s new book of poetry titled Titles Ruin Everything. Unexpectedly (or maybe expectedly?) Drake read it?? And had critiques??? The thing is I said […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 20231:03 am
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Okayplayer: Grammy Week 2023

I took Okayplayer inside my Grammy week. This story includes many cameos, including from the two living Beatles: Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. Enjoy an excerpt below and read the full story here. Polaroid photo […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 202312:57 am
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Red Bull: Gary Clark Jr. and the Feathered Fedora

For Red Bull, I take the reader on the inside of an eleventh-hour scavenger hunt to secure a hat for Gary Clark Jr. before his Red Bull SoundClash show in Houston. It was a wild […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 202312:50 am
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Rolling Stone: Dusty Baker Feature

For my first Rolling Stone story, I wrote a feature on likely the coolest man alive: Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker. As a self-proclaimed young William Miller, this was a major bucket list moment for […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 202312:41 amAugust 14, 2023
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GQ Magazine: DJ Khaled ‘God Did’ Profile

For my first GQ story, I went to Miami to profile my countryman, DJ Khaled! It was a whirlwind trip that culminated with the two of us riding in his Maybach. Featured image of Sama’an Ashrawi and […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 202312:30 am
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Houstonia Mag: Amanda Seales Interview

For Houstonia Magazine I interviewed multi-hyphenate (actor, comedian, musician, host) Amanda Seales about her earliest connections to Texas. Enjoy an excerpt below and read the full interview here. Did you ever visit Texas growing up, […]

Writing by Sama'an AshrawiAug 14, 202312:24 am
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Okayplayer: The Rebirth of Hannibal Buress

For Okayplayer, I wrote a feature story on Hannibal Buress and his rebirth, from comedian to rapper. As a rapper he goes by the stage name Eshu Tune, and when he wears red he’s in […]

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