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"Sell out warning! Jam Jar host a complete legend of Somaliland’s resistance and musical activism. Sahra belts impassioned breaths of defiance and dignity over snaking tuareg guitar heroism and intoxicating ethio-jazz garage-funk fusion. A huge win for the human race, utterly essential FFO: Mdour Moctar, Dur Dur Band, BKO Quintet, Asmâa Hamzaoui."
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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Friday 6th September. The event starts at 20:00.
The Jam Jar is proud to present singer and social activist Sahra Halgan from Somaliland.
Sahra’s band weave an enchanting blend of music with nods to tuareg, ethio-jazz and afrobeat, underpinning her unique and warm vocals with serious groovability.
Join us for a truly special night of uplifting vibes and bring your dancing shoes.
The Jam Jar Presents
Sahra Halgan
+ support from Blind Yeo
Friday 6th September
At The Jam Jar, Bristol
Doors Open 7.30pm
Sahra Halgan is an artist from Somaliland, a country in the Horn of Africa that has been independent since 1991, but as yet unrecognised by the international community. She earned the name 'Halgan' - The Fighter - in the 1980's when she was involved in the terrible war against the dictatorship. This afforded her admiration - but it is her music that has made her an icon. Uplifting yet reverent, it is music filled with soul and courage and love. Her music encapsulates the hope and strength of her community and has become deeply embedded in the heart of Somaliland.
Exiled to France, she started her group in Lyon with Aymeric Krol, Maël Salètes and Régis Monte. This ensemble gave the principles behind the music embodiment, allowing it to move people through their bodies - in other words it's music to dance to, with nods to afrobeat, tuareg and ethio-jazz. Her third album is the fruit of a search to elevate this important voice, expand it's sonic landscape and share it with a wider audience. It's called ‘Hiddo Dhawr’ (‘Preserve Culture’), which is also the name of the cultural centre that Sahra founded in 2013 in Hargeisa.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Sahra’s band weave an enchanting blend of music with nods to tuareg, ethio-jazz and afrobeat, underpinning her unique and warm vocals with serious groovability.
Join us for a truly special night of uplifting vibes and bring your dancing shoes.
The Jam Jar Presents
Sahra Halgan
+ support from Blind Yeo
Friday 6th September
At The Jam Jar, Bristol
Doors Open 7.30pm
Sahra Halgan is an artist from Somaliland, a country in the Horn of Africa that has been independent since 1991, but as yet unrecognised by the international community. She earned the name 'Halgan' - The Fighter - in the 1980's when she was involved in the terrible war against the dictatorship. This afforded her admiration - but it is her music that has made her an icon. Uplifting yet reverent, it is music filled with soul and courage and love. Her music encapsulates the hope and strength of her community and has become deeply embedded in the heart of Somaliland.
Exiled to France, she started her group in Lyon with Aymeric Krol, Maël Salètes and Régis Monte. This ensemble gave the principles behind the music embodiment, allowing it to move people through their bodies - in other words it's music to dance to, with nods to afrobeat, tuareg and ethio-jazz. Her third album is the fruit of a search to elevate this important voice, expand it's sonic landscape and share it with a wider audience. It's called ‘Hiddo Dhawr’ (‘Preserve Culture’), which is also the name of the cultural centre that Sahra founded in 2013 in Hargeisa.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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