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Nai Barghouti & Friends: Canadian Debut at the Toronto Palestine Film Festival ?In these dark times, we still seek the light. The Toronto Palestine Film Festival is committed to festival programming that creates community, heals, builds resilience, and connects us to one another here and in Palestine. ?
We are proud to announce our first TPFF 2024 festival event - Nai Barghouti in concert. ?
Join us for an electrifying evening of music with the sensational Nai Barghouti at the 17th Toronto Palestine Film Festival. Renowned for her powerful voice and deeply emotive performances, Nai Barghouti is a celebrated Palestinian singer, composer, and flautist. Her music seamlessly blends traditional Arabic melodies with contemporary influences, creating a captivating and unique sound that transcends borders and stirs souls.
Accompanied by her highly-acclaimed band, Nai Barghouti’s Canadian debut promises to be an enthralling experience that celebrates resilience, identity, and the richness of Palestinian culture. Entitled Unheard: an evening of grief, hope and joy, Nai’s tour is dedicated to the people of Gaza. The performance pays tribute to the beautiful souls lost, honors those who continue to dream, and expresses our collective solidarity for justice, dignity, and freedom for Palestinians. ✊?️
This extraordinary concert can’t be missed. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night with Nai Barghouti ?️ https://shorturl.at/VKe0Y
About Nai Barghouti
Nai Barghouti is an award-winning Palestinian singer, composer, and flautist who has taken the music world by storm. Since her first concerts in Ramallah and Cairo at age 14, Nai has mesmerized audiences across the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Hailing from Jerusalem, this extraordinary artist has been celebrated as a "classical diva" and an "exceptional virtuosa," leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene. ?
Nai’s vocals have been described as evoking the qualities of the Arab legends, such as Umm Kulthoum and Fairouz, that have inspired Nai early in her music education. Nai’s love of the blues and jazz, classical Indian music, and Brazilian music also influence her music style and vocal techniques. In 2022, Nai debuted her critically acclaimed first album, Nai 1, a genre-defying, contemporary showcase of her musicality and vocal prowess. In 2023, she collaborated with the Grammy-winning EDM artist Skrillex on their hit Xena, an electronic remix of a Palestinian folk song, which received rave reviews in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, among others.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Meridian Arts Centre, Meridian Arts Centre, Beecroft Rd, Toronto, ON M2N, Canada,Toronto, Ontario