The New Dark Age

9 October 2010 — Pal Telegraph

Until now, it’ been a real source of pride amongst Israel’s support network that big name musicians have felt ‘safe’ to appear at Zionist fund raisers. Even whilst Israel commits ever more stomach churning war crimes in Palestine and -as we saw in May with the attack on the Freedom Flotilla – in international waters.

Appearing at events to raise issues related to justice in Palestine was seen as a sure fire way of artists being branded anti semitic- leading to (so artists were lead to believe) falls in record sales and trouble s booking tour venues.

But, as Gilad Atzmon has aptly named his latest CD ‘ the tide has changed.’
The Palestine issue is now ‘hot’ and for the first time, this coming week, a music festival featuring forty world class musicians and bands is taking place in London to send this message far and wide.

JAZZA Festival is at the SCALA, London on 12th/13th October, marks the official launch not only of the much anticipated Robert Wyatt/Atzmon/Ros Stephen album. It brings together for the first time artists from the worlds of jazza, funk, folk and hip hop – for Palestine.

The line up has something for every music fan; artists include Northumberland folk stars The Unthanks sisters, Palestinian hip-hop Stormtrap and DJ Eren, virtuoso oud-playerNizar Al-Issa and singer-songwriters Rory McCloud and Sarah Gillespie

The Palestine Chronicle is pleased to announce that the Queen of Palestinian hip hop Shadia Mansour has just announced that she has joined the JAZZA Festival line up making this the must have ticket of the musical calendar.
As a response to the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Palestine, this group of artists from all areas of music have come together to raise awareness, support and funds for the people of Gaza.

JAZZA Festival – Music For the People of Palestine.

To book tickets follow links here: http://jazzaproductions.squarespace.com/events/

Come and show your solidarity with the Palestinian people under siege in Gaza

LINE UP – Tuesday 12th October 2010

Nizar Al-Issa, Sarah Gillepsie Quartet, The Unthanks Sisters.

Robert Wyatt/Atmon/Stephen Album launch ‘For The Ghosts Within’ with the Orient House Ensemble , Sigamos Strings & Cleveland Watkiss – vocals. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST SHADIA MANSOUR

Wednesday 13th October 2010

Stormtrap and DJ Eren, Rory McCloud

Robert Wyatt/Atmon/Stephen Album launch ‘For The Ghosts Within’ with the Orient House Ensemble , Sigamos Strings & Cleveland Watkiss – vocals.PLUS SPECIAL GUEST SHADIA MANSOUR

Jazza All-Stars featuring Peter King, Seb Rochford, Alex Garnett, Oren Marshall & Gilad Atzmon

Lauren Booth
Journalist and Broadcaster