"Musical Migrations" were two concerts we performed on Monday 20th February as part of 'One Day Without Us', a UK National Protest and initiative that aims to raise awareness about the important contribution of immigrants to London and the UK. It also coincided with a national day of action against xenophobia where people stood in solidarity with immigrants and refugees from all over the world. We were proud to be hosted by two historic and symbolic venues: A lunchtime concert at the Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide And an evening concert at the Museum of Immigration and Diversity, 19 Princelet Street The programme showcased pieces by migrant and refugee composers w
We are proud to have collaborated with these wonderful charities and organisations:
Alrowwad Centre in Aida refugee, camp (Bethlehem), Amnesty International UK, Core Arts (mental health charity)
The Dutch Centre, Emmaus International, Grande Synthe refugee camp and the mayor Damien Careme. The Holocaust
Memorial Day, Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, Kent Refugee Action Network, The Museum of Immigration and Diversity, One Day Without Us, Oxford House, Le Recho, The Refugee Nation, The Royal Academy of Arts, Seethrough Theatre company, St Mary's Church (Stoke Newington), We Make Change, The Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide, The World Peace Garden, The Worldwide Tribe, Young Roots
And with these fantastic artists:
Composers Arian, Wissam Boustany, Roxanna Panufnik, Shohreh Shakoory, Fraya Thomsen
Soloists Judith Charron, Carollyn Eden, Paul Vialard (lyrical singers), Cyrill Ibrahim (pianist), Osama Kiwan and Hamsa Mounif (Syrian singers), Virginie Robilliard (violinist)
Singer songwriters ArchiPol, Shane Beales, Mr Ekow, Richard Rhys O'Brien, Rachel Taylor-Beales, Hannah White, Annalie Wilson
Artists Akiko Kuikka, Jane Ray
Writer Sita Brahmachari