Whispers from Damascus

Join us for a celebration of this year’s World Refugee Day with four leading musicians from Syria who are now based in the UK. Throughout the evening, they will share their passion for the evocative music and traditional instruments of their home country, while exploring what it means to play contemporary Arab music today.

Bringing their talents to the stage will be distinguished Oud player Basel Saleh who currently leads both the London Arab Orchestra and the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians in London, acclaimed Qanun player Taim Saleh, international percussionist Walid Zaido and vocalist Hamsa Mounif, a versatile and accomplished singer in both classical and contemporary styles.