London Syrian Ensemble Presents: Sounds of Syria (Shubbak Festival)

Led by composer and Ney soloist Louai Alhenawi, this show marks the worldwide debut of the London Syrian Ensemble's new project ‘Sounds of Syria’.   London Syrian Ensemble is a stunning collective of eight musicians and graduates from the  renowned Damascus Conservatoire. This dynamic and emotional work...

Slingshot Hip Hop – Free Online Film Screening [MARSM Digital]

This film is available from April 05 - 19. This bold documentary portrays the Palestinian hip hop scene in the early 2000s, and sheds light on the lives of its main protagonists.  Live discussion presented by MARSMDigital on Thursday 8th April with Tamer Nafar and Mahmood Jrere...

HIYA Live

On 13-14 March, marking Women’s History Month, HIYA will host a 12-hour music marathon bringing together an all-female line-up of progressive DJs, musicians, singers, poets and artists from across the SWANA region who are shaping the future of music. A two-day digital festival, as a...

‘The Only Trees’ Online Screening and Q&A

The Only Trees (Online Screening) +  Q&A with director Şêro Hindê Marsm is proud to announce our streaming collaboration with SOAS Kurdish society for: About The Only Trees - الأشجار الوحيدة - Darên bi tenê: A fascinating documentary exploring the “dengbej” musical heritage of the singers, poets and...

Oslo World: Utopian Manifesto 2.0

Shaping our Future Oslo World 2019 had utopias as its theme. In connection to the topic, the festival invited professionals from all over the world to create a utopian manifesto - a work to promote ideas and strategies to combat discrimination, racism, corruption and inequality in...

Hassfrah حسفراح [Sounds of Joy]

The opening performance of the 13th edition of Hakaya in its 2020 digital format Paying tribute to masterful storytelling and lyrical encounters, Hakaya Festival is back for its 13th edition from the 5th to the 10th of December. Hassfrah is a unique conglomeration of women who bring...

Ruba Shamshoum

Poetic dream pop and jazz meet Middle Eastern soul.   MARSM presents: A riveting combination of poetic dream pop, jazz and Middle Eastern soul, Palestinian singer and musician Ruba Shamshoum has formed a truly unique harmony. Her lyrics tell riveting stories of femininity, vulnerability, and celebrate human connection to nature...