Five (and a bit) Questions with…Alton Letto
“The most personal projects are about clashes of cultures, failure of understanding, and feelings of being different.”
“The most personal projects are about clashes of cultures, failure of understanding, and feelings of being different.”
“Identity plays a huge role in my craft; everything I create is inspired by who I am and where I come from.”
“It’s important to consciously acknowledge that one’s own tradition isn’t the only one that exists”
To kick things off, we’re launching our series of Amal | How To Sessions this March.
“I think an artist/illustrator can offer empathy and dispel misconception.”
“Artists are activists – they activate the heart and the mind.”
Are British and Islamic musical traditions in fact so very far apart?
Amal is a lighthouse. It’s a trend, it’s a legacy, it’s a doorway.