Arab music pioneer to play Kazimier

posted on: Apr 10, 2015

Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, a leading figure in modern Arabic culture, is set to play an exclusive show at the Kazimier on Friday 17th April. The Egyptian-born multi-instrumentalist’s music combines political satire with storytelling, making him a restless and inventive performer.

His debut album Mir’ah (Mirror), released in 2008 and recorded with a group of Palestinian and Egyptian performers, featured seven entrancing and sometimes frenzied songs, all written during a turbulent period of demonstrations, bombardment and invasion of Palestinian cities. Composed during curfews, the album expresses everyday human emotions informed by the unreal experience of living in Palestine at that time.

This show is set to be a preview for this year’s Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, taking place 6 – 14 June. Showcasing the richness of Arab culture through visual art, music, dance, film, literature and special events, the festival will explore the theme of ‘Shaping Change: A work in progress’. This will bring a welcome focus to how Arab communities worldwide are responding to contemporary changes from within.

LAAF chairman Taher Qassim said: “Liverpool Arab Arts Festival remains the premier UK annual celebration of Arab culture…As always, this year’s programme showcases the most joyful and celebratory aspects of Arab culture, without shying away from challenging subject matter. Audiences will see a strong focus on inclusion, as the programme gives a platform to voices from all walks of life.”

For more information and ticket details, visit www.thekazimier.co.uk/listings/

Source: www.clickliverpool.com