Rhythms of Palestine

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An evening in celebration of Palestinian Music and Culture, featuring acclaimed Palestinian singer and oud player, Marwan Abado, and traditional Dabke dance group Al Zaytouna.

The evening will be a celebration of Palestinian music and culture, bringing this truly beautiful heritage to supporters and lovers of world music, and the Middle East - new and old.

Contemporary Arab poetry and prose inspire Marwan Abado's lyrics - thought-provoking commentary on the realities of the Palestinians - whose themes fall somewhere between lamenting sorrow and courageous hope. His roots are in the classical Arabic musical tradition of the "TAQ´SIM," which is not restricted to particular rhythms, but which springs from the inner impulses of the musician.

These songs add a unique dimension to contemporary Arabic music by forging a new relationship between performer and audience, challenging the audience to listen carefully to the words of the songs and to experience the quiet melodies His music is an improvisational mix of Oriental forms and Western elements.

Rarely seen in London, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Tickets: £20, concessions £15