Who am I? Music, Tales & Dances

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Join LIAAF in celebration of their festival opening night, with live performances from Gnawa Manchester.

Their hypnotic blend of traditional Gnawa trance music and modern beats will transport you to Morocco. The repetitive beats with the spiritual performance creates more than just a music genre! It is a deeply cultural tradition from the 11th Century, come to Hyde Park Picture House to enjoy. 

Zakaryae who plays the Gimbri (bass guitar) has brought this music to a modern audience in the UK by creating a band with a fusion twist of instruments incorporating Sub Saharan sacred traditions to Jazz and Blues mix. Gnawa music will take you on an elevated magical and mystical journey!

Supporting acts include Sai Murray and the Ethiopian Wetatoch.

Sai Murray is a writer, poet, spoken word artist, graphic designer of Bajan/Afrikan/English heritage. His debut poetry collection Ad-liberation (2013) was described as “words that breathe – enliven – words that dance before transfixed audiences.