<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430141/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Silence, sound, and the soul of a region.  In this powerful episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Raja Haddad and Lina Nahhas sit down with Shelley Frost—harpist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fridge—to explore the art of listening, the magic of mentorship, and the evolution of the Middle East’s grassroots music scene. 🎧 In this episode: - Building The Fridge and Dubai’s independent music ecosystem - What Icelandic silence revealed about creativity - Artistic self-worth vs. commercial rates - Curating the Arab League’s historic ceremony at UNESCO - Embracing failure, feedback, and reinvention - The power of reimagining heritage for modern audiences 📌 A must-watch for creatives, cultural leaders, and anyone tuning into their next move. 🎙️ Now streaming on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #forward_moves  #ShelleyFrost #TheFridgeDubai #SoundOfSilence #WomenInMusic #CreativeLeadership #MiddleEastCreatives #CulturalCuration #UAEArts #ArabicCulture #ArbicArtists  Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forward_moves/  X: https://x.com/forward_moovz  Lina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lina_movements/  Raja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octoraj/  Follow Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-frost-333b7a38/  Keep up with The Fridge: https://thefridge.me/ Chapters:  00:00 Introduction  00:25 Discussing the Piece of Music 01:52 Meet Shelley Frost 03:14 Shelley's Musical Journey 07:28 The Love for Performing Arts 08:48 Creating Moments Through Music 11:30 Championing Local Talent 21:00 The Impact of Silence 22:13 The Sound of Silence 22:54 Common Mistakes Artists Make 24:32 Navigating the Art Scene in Different Regions 26:11 Embracing Failure as an Artist 27:32 The Role of Mentorship 29:05 Transitioning from Musician to Entrepreneur 31:00 The Importance of Self-Worth 38:05 Creating Meaningful Performances 38:27 A Memorable UNESCO Performance 44:27 Concluding Thoughts <a href="https://www.patreon.com/forward_moves">Support the show</a>

Send us a text Silence, sound, and the soul of a region.   In this powerful episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Raja Haddad and Lina Nahhas sit down with Shelley Frost—harpist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Fridge—to explore the art of listening, the magic of mentorship, and the evolution of the Middle East’s grassroots music scene.  🎧 In this episode: - Building The Fridge and Dubai’s independent music ecosystem - What Icelandic silence revealed about creativity - Artistic self-worth vs....

Sound, Silence & the Stories Between – with Shelley Frost