As a writer, activist, and DJ, Nihal El Aasar’s as comfortable behind the decks as she is dissecting the Gordian knots of geopolitics. Having gone to university during a pivotal time in Egypt’s history, her written work has garnered attention for its clear and incisive critiques of political narrative. Her radio show, “Nile to Bank w/Nihal,” showcases a dynamic mix of contemporary left-field hip-hop, drill, and traditional Arabic sounds, eliminating borders just as consistently in her decks.