Content Warning: Discussion of police brutality / death in police custody from 1hr6mins.

Mohannad Bashir, our lovely friend and a fan of the podcast, shares his journey to discovering music as a form of self-expression and a vital creative outlet. Brought up in Sudan, he reflects on the pressures of growing up in a conservative family and the need to conform to the role of the "perfect Muslim boy". We explore the concepts of home and belonging - and how music in particular helped shape who he is today - as well as the importance of mental health self-care, especially amongst men where it is often still considered taboo. We are thankful to Mo for his trust and vulnerability in opening up to us about such sensitive topics, including a heartbreaking incident that occurred in 2021. Follow Mo (@mohandbashir) and his band (@torchbeareruk) for updates on their latest shows, and @justice4mouayed to support his family's cause.