A conversation with rising indie singer-songwriter Yasmeen

August 2020 | By Yasmeen Altaji

PHOENIX – From writing ballads in high school to hitting four million streams on a recorded single, Assyrian singer-songwriter Yasmeen has been persistent about pursuing her career in performance, and her break into the popular music scene is no accident. 

The Arizona-based indie artist spoke with The Assyrian Journal about her musical past and present and the inspirations behind her songs.

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