Palestinian Music in Exile: Voices of Resistance at Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
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"Sell out warning! Why haven’t you visited Bristol’s Palestine Museum yet? Now’s your chance: an essential education in creative expression as resistance from Gazan oud virtuoso Reem Anbar. Plus a talk from Louis Brehony about his musical research on the social history of Palestinian musicians in exile."

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A event on Saturday 27th January. The event starts at 18:00.


An event held at Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre on Saturday 27th January. Doors are at 17:30 with entertainment starting at 18:00. The event finishes at 20:00. Tickets available on Headfirst: https://hdfst.uk/e101663

Launching the new book Palestinian Music in Exile: Voices of Resistance, we will be joined by author Louis Brehony and Gazan oud player Reem Anbar, who features in the book.

There will be limited supplies of the book for purchase on the night.

The book launch will be followed by a concert of Gazelleband, led by Reem, featuring traditional and contemporary music from Palestine and the surrounding region. Gazelleband weave Palestinian stories into a unique approach to instrumental music and have brought their message of cultural resistance to many international concert and festival stages.

Reem Anbar is an internationally renowned Palestinian oud player and musician. Growing up in Gaza, she became known as the region's first music therapist and appeared regularly on many stages and media platforms. She now performs internationally as a solo oud player and leader of Gazelleband, appearing at festivals, universities and concert halls. will be joined by author Louis Brehony and Gazan oud player Reem Anbar, who features in the book.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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