"Samia’s work represents a wonderful fusion of styles and cultures"
DESIblitz is offering an incredible chance to win a pair of tickets each for the Samia Malik Company Tour in London, Bradford, and Birmingham between October-November 2019.
After performing successful shows in the UK during mid-2019, the musical spirit of singer-songwriter, Samia Malik once again takes centre stage.
Samia will captivate audiences with her scintillating voice in six further shows spanning the north and south of England.
The brave style of fusion music by Samia stretches and supplants the conventional Urdu Ghazal form.
Using the skill of writing superb original tracks in English and Urdu, Samia scrutinises contemporary issues relating to race, gender, and identity.
A strong band will re-join Samia for the remaining part of the tour starting from October 27, 2019, and finishing on November 29, 2019.
The stellar group of musicians includes famous international guitarist Giuliano Modarelli (Italy), the extraordinary and flexible multi-instrumentalist Sianed Jones (violin, keyboards, and bass guitar) and celebrated tabla maestro Sukhdeep Dhanjal.
Samia and the mighty band will be performing on tour in all major UK cities and towns. Fascinating Q&As will take place at the different shows with Official Media Partner, DESIblitz leading the way.
For the London show, eminent writer and activist Amrit Wilson will attend and be in conversation with Samia Malik, under the banner of DESIblitz.
Two young Asian women performers will also guest at Rich Mix London. They include a rapper and a published spoken word artist.
In addition, the Norwich based artist will unveil her album Samia Malik Live at NAC during the tour.
The fresh live recording tracing its roots to Ghazal and Indian classical music merges with the flickers of Arabic, Bhangra, Flamenco, Latin, World Folk, Bollywood, Eastern European and jazz. The album also includes improvisation of supreme quality.
Looking back at the phenomenal response of the tour and confidently moving forward, Samia exclusively told DESIblitz:
“Exactly halfway through the tour and the audience responses have been overwhelmingly positive. Diverse audiences are riveted and tell us that the material resonates powerfully with them and their experiences.
“More importantly, they are loving the combination of instruments and people on stage. They love the rapport between the musicians.
“They understand that my perspective is not one that is often heard which makes it even more important and fresh. The Q&A sessions have thrown up interesting issues, reminding people that this is indeed a ‘one world.’
“This has been a rollercoaster of a tour so far and I am so excited to be bringing this show to completely new audiences across the county.”
Supporting this tour, Hedley Swain, Area Director, South East, Arts Council England, said:
“It is really exciting to support diverse artists that are pushing the creative boundaries.
“Samia’s work represents a wonderful fusion of styles and cultures, bringing together music from South East Asia and Europe, as well as English and Urdu.
“I hope that our support will mean more people will have the chance to experience this authentic, bold and innovative fusion music.”
Watch an acapella version to a song from her album here:
Samia will also be conducting a series of workshops up and down the country. The workshops will focus on the core themes that have acted as the creative impulse to her music.
The workshops will take place in collaboration with local community groups. The workshops will provide a comprehensive insight into Indian music and the art of songwriting.
So, you don’t want to miss these amazing shows and workshops led by Samia Malik, with fusion topping the agenda.
For more information about this fantastic tour please check here.
LONDON SHOW DETAILS
Date and Time: Sunday, October 27, 2019, at 7.30pm
Venue: Rich Mix London, E1 6LA
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BRADFORD SHOW DETAILS
Date and Time: Thursday, November 28, 2019, at 7.30pm
Venue: Kala Sangam Arts Centre, Bradford, BD1 4T
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BIRMINGHAM SHOW DETAILS
Date and Time: Thursday, November 29, 2019, at 7.30pm
Venue: Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH
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Tickets can be purchased by visiting the links above.
FREE TICKETS COMPETITION
We have one pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner for each of the above venues.
To win a pair of FREE tickets to attend Samia Malik Company Tour 2019 simply answer the question below and submit your answer to us now!
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