For over 25 years Samia Malik has been exploring her experiences as a woman from a Pakistani, Muslim background growing up in the UK through writing, teaching, recording and touring her unique Ghazal songs in Urdu and English and more recently, through visual art. 

In Azaadi: Freedom, Samia’s powerful live songs chart a compelling narrative journey towards liberation through art. Accompanied by exceptional and versatile Bharatnatyam dancer Anne Tiburtius, to a soundtrack of world class musicians including ‘sitarist to the stars’ Baluji Shrivastav OBE and projections of translations and Samia’s art, Azaadi: Freedom is a unique unmissable visual and musical experience. 

Critics: 


Extraordinary power and Joan Baez-like eloquence Geeta Doctor - The Hindu
The Urdu tradition of Ghazal or sung poetry is taken to completely new territory...wonderfully powerful Alan Scott - Resonance
Touches the soul Debjani Chatterjee & Brian D’Arcy Writing in Education
Passionate and easily understood across international frontiers The Asian Times
A wake up call Sarwar Kashari Kashmir Images Beautifully played and finely written Simon Hopkins Motion

Audiences: 


I had goose bumps! You told my story
I was surprised at how connected to the songs I felt in spite of not knowing the language
Touching - impressive - I was absolutely floored! 
The Urdu words and the paintings were integral - I was totally engrossed
Poignant I have come away feeling very strong and empowered - made me feel hopeful
I didn’t understand the language but I understood the journey and felt invigorated
A deep and powerful message

For more information please see http://www.samiamalik.com/ 

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Book your tickets by 28th April to get them at £8 instead of £10.

Show starts at 7pm, followed by refreshments

This event is sponsored by Arts Council England