We caught up with DJ, vocalist and producer Bklava (yes, she has named herself after everyone’s favourite Lebanese dessert).
Author: Dhruva Balram
Dhruva Balram is an Indian-Canadian journalist whose work sits at the intersection of politics and culture. He has contributed to publications such as The Guardian, GQ, NPR, Dazed, Huck, DJ Mag and Vice. His essays have appeared in Media Diversified, Skin Deep and The Lifted Brow. He is also the co-founder of Dialled In and has co-edited a book of essays, Haramacy. Dhruva joined Skin Deep in 2023 as Admin and Operations Executive. Email: dhruva at skindeepmag dot com
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