Arts Canteen presents Sama’. سماع Sama’ literally means ‘listening deeply, intently’. Drawing from a long history of indigenous traditions and incorporating diverse influences of surrounding cultures, music in Palestine and among the millions of Palestinians in diaspora offers a unique window on cultural and political events of the past century. From the perspective of scholars, […]
Translators from Arabic to English! There are a few days left to apply for the Arabic translation workshop at Translate at City, City University’s literary translation summer school. The workshop is led by literary translator and academic Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp and will include a Skype call with the author Hisham Bustani. For more information contact […]
This is a rare screening of Kaouther Ben Hania’s award winning documentary, as part of Genesis’ #DirectedByWomen2017, a season celebrating women filmmakers from around the world. Tunisia, before the revolution. A man on a motorbike, razor blade in hand, prowls the streets of Tunis slashing women’s buttocks. They call him Challat, aka “The Blade”, and […]
“Istanbul: The Story of a City from Roman times to the Ottoman Conquest” With Roberta Marin (Nasser Khalili Collection & SOAS) on Monday 12th June 2017 at The Treehouse, Berrick Saul Building, University of York (UK) from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Attendance by free ticket only available at http://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2017/talks/instanbul-story-of-a-city/ Abstract: Built on the ruins of Constantinople, […]
Born out of a late night / early morning jam session at the American University of Beirut, Mashrou’ Leila (whose name roughly translates to Overnight Project) are set to fill our courtyard with some of the most bitter-sweet ballads and raucous anthems you’re likely to hear. Their rousing, sensual electro-pop anthems about political freedoms, LGBT […]
Amos Trust and Palmusic UK bring the Galilee String Quartet to London and Oxford for two very special concerts, featuring music by Beethoven, Fairuz, Mohammed Abdel Wahab as well as their own compositions. The Saad brothers, Omar (viola), Mostafa (violin) and Ghandhi (violin), shot to international prominence at the 2013 BBC Proms, appearing with Nigel […]
“Middle East Art in the Museum: The Stories we Tell” with Dr Venetia Porter (V&A) on Thursday 8th June 2017 at The Treehouse, Berrick Saul Building from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Attendance by free ticket only http://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2017/talks/middle-east-art-museum/ Abstract: The art coming out of the Middle East is vibrant and speaks of history, tradition and politics. The […]
A powerful and compelling new play about the crisis in Syria, based on first-hand accounts of Syrian refugees, aid workers, activists, journalists and photographers. This hard-hitting and incredibly moving dramatic performance features live original music, frontline photography and an opportunity for discussion with members of the Syrian community. Produced and directed by Benedict Power and […]
An evening with texts by Palestinian author Ahmed Masoud combined with ancient Finnish songs performed by Laura Ryhänen (vocals, kantele) and Mikko Kuisma (harmonium,vocals). The second half of the event is a dabke dance workshop lead by Ahmed Masoud. No prior knowledge required! Dabke combines circle dance and line dancing. The leader of the dabke […]
PositiveNegatives in partnership with SOAS presents: A Perilous Journey: Stories of Migration A Perilous Journey is an exhibition drawing upon a selection of PositiveNegatives rich ethnographic portfolio around refugee migration stories. Concentrating on contemporary real-life stories from Syria and Iraq, we follow two men and two women on their long difficult journeys fleeing conflict and […]