FOLK OF THE WORLD - LONDON REMIXED FESTIVAL

FOLK OF THE WORLD - LONDON REMIXED FESTIVAL
Friday, February 2, 2018 - 19:30 - 23:00
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FOLK OF THE WORLD

Throughout the course of history global hubs like London have been defined, shaped and moulded by a myriad of ethnicities constantly adding ingredients to their cultural and musical melting pots. Here we explore The Next Wave - The Latest Sounds of the London Underground at our ‘Folk of the World’ concert in association with the Refugee Community Kitchen charity. The event will be held at Rich Mix London as part of the London Remixed Festival 2018 on Friday February 2nd and will showcase refugee artists as well as musicians from Syria, Iraq and Turkey. This event is not for profit and will act as a fundraiser for the Refugee Community Kitchen, to help celebrate the beauty, richness and diversity of the refugees music and culture as well as raise awareness of the refugees situation in the UK and what you can do to help.

Line-Up:

EVERYDAY PEOPLE (Music Action International)

Everyday People is Music Action International's programme supporting separated young people newly arrived from conflict areas.

Teenage refugees often arrive in the UK without family or friends, having survived armed conflict and endured a horrific and dangerous journey to get here.

Therapeutic, creative music sessions provide relief from daily stresses caused by their traumatic experiences, and encourages friendships with other young people.

'Before I felt alone. I didn’t feel like people were helping me. I felt like I didn’t have friends. After I was so happy, and now I feel like I have a new friend every day. I now feel like things are possible that were not possible before.’ Hassan, Everyday People participant
Everyday People supports young refugees aged 16 – 25 years old, in Manchester, London and soon in Kent to create compelling, original music with an important message

Everyday People supports young refugees aged 16 – 25 years old, in Manchester, London and soon in Kent to create compelling, original music with an important message.

In partnership with the British Red Cross, Brighter Sound and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, groups who have never played music before, spread awareness, joy and happiness through performances across the UK including the Royal Festival Hall and Band on the Wall.

The project name was chosen by the young people, taken from the song Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone, the first major multi-racial, mixed-gender band in rock history. The song is one of Sly Stone’s pleas for peace and equality between differing races and social groups, a major theme and focus for both the band and for the young people we work with.