Amena El Abd, final recital at Silk Street Music Hall, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London (lunchtime event).

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

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Saxophonist Asha Parkinson has forwarded the following information regarding this event;

My friend, the brilliant Egyptian vocalist Amena El Abd, who will be giving her final recital on Friday 27th June at 12:15pm at Silk Street Music Hall, Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The performance will feature a unique blend of jazz-infused Arabic music, with a few Brazilian touches woven in.

She recently released a moving and beautifully crafted piece titled “Baad El Harb (After the War)”, in collaboration with lyricistAhmed Mohsen, composer and oud player Mohamed Abozekry, and arranger/guitaristZiad Hisham. I’ve attached the video, which includes archival footage from the documentary films Children of Gaza (2010) and Dreams of Exile (2004):
Baad El Harb (After the War)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbQ0ywNxfeE

She brings such a bittersweet, yet powerful presence to her singing and deserves recognition! (below is a video of her in action at London Jazz Festival)
Amena El Abd- London Jazz Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4Ao5LtMP8