Songs and Stories – Seeking Asylum

15:30
- 16:30 pm
Sun 3rd March 2024
Abdullah Tamo and Liz Johnson will be in conversation about Abdullah’s experiences resettling in Malvern having left his war-torn home in Syria and living in an Iraqi refugee camp for six years. Wael Abdulkarem will accompany Abdullah with a selection of beautiful Kurdish songs.

Having left his war-torn home in Syria and lived in an Iraqi refugee camp for six years, Abdullah met saz-player Wael, who will accompany him on the beautiful long-necked Arabic lute with a selection of beautiful Kurdish songs, supported by Tim Cook (drum).

Liz will also be sharing some of the stories and artwork created by a group of young people seeking refuge during their time living in emergency housing in Worcestershire as recent arrivals to the UK. The group has published a new book for children called ‘We Wait Together’ raising awareness of the plight of refugees around the world.

The session will be geared to 11+ but younger children could attend.

Suitable for: All ages

Malvern St James School

15 Avenue Road
Great Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3BA

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