TPAN

TPAN-supported Performance

Brothers Majdi and Seraj Jelda are highly experienced, Palestinian artists who recently arrived in Australia from Gaza. Bringing their instruments (oud and riq) on their backs all the way from Gaza, they are both ready to connect with new communities through music and dance, to connect with the people who have been fighting for an end to the genocide in Palestine.

During a time of struggle and grief, during a time of collective and consistent action for justice - music and dance are forms of resistance. Resistance in these forms allows us to experience joy with the people that are active in the same fight of disrupting injustice systems that seek to divide us. Joyful defiance. Joyful resilience. 

In sharing Palestinian songs, dance and stories, we keep our culture alive and push back against the attempts of erasure. This event is intended to recharge and to appreciate the communities that have been advocating for Palestine endlessly over the last 9 months. It is them and only them, with whom we can share our music, dance and food, not those who have stayed silent with no action to support the people behind the culture. 

Their cousin Feras Shaheen has curated this event and will be guiding you through the history, stories, and guest acts of the night. See more of Feras' work.

Majdi is also a professional photographer and will be selling some photographs he took of Gaza, pre October. Our land was beautiful and will be again. Food by Good Morning Ziko will be sold at the event. 

All profits will go to Majdi and Seraj to support them and their family as they adjust to their new environment in so called Australia. 

Additional events

• Dabke workshop - 5 August at the Multicultural Hub, Moonah
• Oud and/or Riq private lessons - Upon request between 31 July and 7 August. 

Email wave@feras.com.au for any inquires.

This event is supported by Clarence Arts & Events and TPAN