Halifax Friends of Palestine - Affiliated to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Press Release

28.10.07Arabic Singing a Big Success Over 40 people enjoyed a two hour workshop on Arabic singing, which took place at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Mytholmroyd on Saturday 27th October. The workshop had been organised by Halifax Friends of Palestine, and was led by the internationally renowned Palestinian singer, Reem Kelani. Workshop organiser, Jenny Lynn, who chairs Halifax Friends of Palestine, said that she was very pleased with the response. She commented:“Some of the people who attended already sing in one of the many excellent choirs in the area, and Reem was delighted with the quality of the singing which the group was able to achieve.”Reem Kelani will be giving a concert performance at Square Chapel in Halifax on Friday 30th November at 8.00p.m, when she will be accompanied by a quartet of top class jazz musicians, including Mercury-Prize nominated pianist, Zoe Rahman.For more information, or to arrange a telephone interview with Reem Kelani, please contact Jenny Lynn:Tel. 01422 366653Mob. 07801 275674E mail jennylynn@btinternet.com