Performers
Hind and the Jaffa Cakes
Return of the Halifax/Hebden Bridge-based group of musicians from different countries and backgrounds who have been meeting at St. Augustine’s Centre in Halifax to share music with each other.
Babak Mirsalari aka supermarket saint
In his Opera North Resonance residency earlier this year, Iranian composer, collaborator and performer Babak told the story of his experience as an immigrant through music and field recordings. He returns to his collaboration with drummer Kevin Clark and visual artist Nikta Mohammadi to present a live take on the project, Leave to Remain.
Amir Behmanesh
Persian singer Amir Behmanesh will premiere two new pieces written for him and a six-piece ensemble by composer, Farshad Mohammadi.
Based on the poetry of Khayyam, an 11th-century poet, philosopher, and astronomer, the new works weave together traditional Persian melodies with contemporary interpretations, creating a captivating world of lyrical beauty and enchanting melodies.
Also Spoken Word!
