Headfirst Editor's Pick
"The politically motivated party-starters, 47soul السبعة و أربعين, bring their synthesised Palestinian street music to Bristol next weekend. Their catchy chants and mixture of English/Arabic lyrics have transmitted modern Middle Eastern music around the globe, shown by last year’s EP launch at London’s illustrious The Jazz Cafe. Tickets - £10.00 + 50p."
Join the Headfirst mailing list for our unbiased recommendations.
A gig on Saturday 18th March. The event starts at 21:00.
Jolly Rodger - 21:00
Bliss Zion - 21:45
47SOUL - 22:45
47SOUL : The music of 47SOUL combines Palestinian street music, hip hop and electro, fusing deep electronic beats with sounds of the Middle East.
On top of the beats that have been bumping in the Middle East for centuries, 47SOUL hypes it up with analog synthesizers, dub-effects, hypnotic guitar lines. Their lyrics , delivered in tripped-out, shattering verses by four singers in a mixture of Arabic and English, call for freedom of movement on global dance floors and across border checkpoints.
The members are rooted in Bilad Al-Sham, spanning the divides from Amman to the Galilee, the Golan Heights to Ramallah. This new sound of 47SOUL has rapidly amassed fans all over the globe and on the world stage, blasting the electric Arabic debka sound through underground music scenes.
Every show ends in relentless dance and trance from all parties involved. A celebration of freedom and the struggle for equality around the world.
Bliss Zion has worked alongside the Bristol based sound system - Jah Lokko for the past four years. Playing her music through their custom built speaker boxes.
Throwing down a mix of roots, dub, 90's steppers and digital dubwise whilst bringing her unique soulful vocals to the vibrant versions.
her own dub mixes. Bliss Zion is now pushing forward with her own unique style of producing, fusing both digital and analogue technologies.
Entry requirements:
Bliss Zion - 21:45
47SOUL - 22:45
47SOUL : The music of 47SOUL combines Palestinian street music, hip hop and electro, fusing deep electronic beats with sounds of the Middle East.
On top of the beats that have been bumping in the Middle East for centuries, 47SOUL hypes it up with analog synthesizers, dub-effects, hypnotic guitar lines. Their lyrics , delivered in tripped-out, shattering verses by four singers in a mixture of Arabic and English, call for freedom of movement on global dance floors and across border checkpoints.
The members are rooted in Bilad Al-Sham, spanning the divides from Amman to the Galilee, the Golan Heights to Ramallah. This new sound of 47SOUL has rapidly amassed fans all over the globe and on the world stage, blasting the electric Arabic debka sound through underground music scenes.
Every show ends in relentless dance and trance from all parties involved. A celebration of freedom and the struggle for equality around the world.
Bliss Zion has worked alongside the Bristol based sound system - Jah Lokko for the past four years. Playing her music through their custom built speaker boxes.
Throwing down a mix of roots, dub, 90's steppers and digital dubwise whilst bringing her unique soulful vocals to the vibrant versions.
her own dub mixes. Bliss Zion is now pushing forward with her own unique style of producing, fusing both digital and analogue technologies.
Entry requirements: