Mocro? Coolness and Dutch Citizenship

During 'Mocro?', we look deeper into the ways in which a new generation of rappers, artists, activists, and tastemakers shape and express a Moroccan, Muslim-Dutch identity. The concept of 'mocro' has slowly but steadily achieved a reputation within mainstream media and street culture. It brings together a combination of coolness, cultural identity, and creativity, and represents an increasing influence of a new generation of Moroccan Dutch youth. But to what extent does it contribute to any sort of agency for the new generation?

• Sjaak (rapper from Amsterdam East)
• Khadija Al Mourabit (philosopher and feminist from Amsterdam North)
• Souf Kinani (managing editor at Noisey)
• Fatima Warsame (freelance journalist at FunX)
• Ome Omar (rapper, writer, and Dutch language teacher)
• Malique Mohamud (editor hiphop culture at De Correspondent)

Moderator: Saul van Stapele