In this first episode of Music Saved My Life, Ruth & Laima are joined by two prolific techno makers and DJs - Derrar Ghanem and Dave Clarke.

Derrar Ghanem, also known as DJ Dar, is an international Palestinian DJ and co-founder of UNION Collective - a Ramallah-based group of DJs and artists aiming to provide a free space for artists and a learning environment to learn from each other and teach their skills to others. Dave Clarke was born and raised in Brighton, England, but currently resides in Amsterdam, a city which revitalised his life and work. He’s had a long and respected career as a DJ and music maker and producer – playing across the world nurturing an extraordinary relationship with the crowd.