Connections in Sound on Thursday 11th December will include Ethiopian singer-songwriter Leensaa Getachew, Lebanese electronic producer and DJ, Jana Saleh, and Malawi folk artist Nkomba
Walthamstow Trades Hall is set to host a music event celebrating diverse musical traditions from across the globe on Thursday 11th December at 7pm.
Connections in Sound, organised by the local charity Waltham Forest Migrant Action (WFMA), will include Ethiopian singer-songwriter Leensaa Getachew, as well as Lebanese electronic producer, sound artist and DJ, Jana Saleh. London-based Anglo-Turkish alternative electronic trio Zelt will take to the same stage as Malawi folk artist Nkomba, before a DJ set from Lewis Robinson, founder of Mais Um Discos label.
All proceeds from the event will go towards WFMA, the charity provides free immigration and welfare advice to migrants across the borough, being the only organisation to do so.
WFMA was founded in 2013, after the English Defence League (EDL) attempted to march through the streets of Walthamstow but were forced to retreat.
Anne Quensey from Waltham Forest Migrant Action told the Echo: “Walthamstow has long been known as a ‘place of welcome,’ a symbol of anti-fascist resistance, and we are fiercely proud of our diverse heritage.
“Over the years, anti-migrant rhetoric in politics and the media has exponentially increased. More recently, we’ve witnessed disturbing attacks targeting hotels housing people seeking asylum and a surge in co-ordinated far-right violence rooted in racism and Islamophobia — violence that risks dividing our communities. Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum are our family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. They are welcome, and we stand in solidarity with them.
“We all know music is a powerful connector. It brings people together, regardless of their country of origin, language, colour, class or gender, because it is a celebration of our shared humanity.
“Connections in Sound promises to be a magical and powerful evening. Together we can build a united community that represents the world we dream of.”
You can get tickets for £15 here
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