Opening Elixir Festival, the Palestinian singer returns to Grand Junction with a unique fusion of poetic dream pop, jazz and Middle Eastern soul
Ruba’s voice encapsulates jazz elements, with her Middle Eastern roots and colourful harmonies complementing her dreamy style and take it to unique and distinctive places.
Ruba will perform songs from her albums Shamat and Risha, blending beautiful vocals with poetic lyrics, layered with colorful harmonies, live instruments, and electronica. Her lyrics tell riveting stories of femininity, vulnerability, and celebrate the human connection to nature and oneself.
You will have another chance to see Ruba Shamshoum in the forthcoming Olive Jar performance at Grand Junction (25 – 27 April – see grandjunction.org.uk for details).
The evening is presented by Grand Junction in association with Arts Canteen as part of Elixir Festival 2024.
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Elixir Festival
A new festival celebrating arts, music, and storytelling from the Middle East and North Africa.
Presented by Grand Junction, Elixir, rooted in the Arabic al-‘iksīr (also known as the Elixir of Life), is a symbol of healing. The festival celebrates and connects the diverse cultures that make up our community, showcasing a vibrant lineup of international and local contemporary artists in the spectacular Grade 1 listed Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s.
Join us for a rich programme of theatre, music, Eid celebrations, workshops, and food, celebrating contemporary arts from the Middle East, North Africa, and Anatolia. Loved by audiences, the Olive Jar will return for four additional performances, along with genre-crossing music presented by Arts Canteen and a unique night curated by Young Shubbak. Everyone is welcome.