Artists against Apartheid is occurring within the growing international campaign to enforce boycott, divestment and sanctions on the Israeli government in response to Israeli apartheid policies against the Palestinian people living under military occupation in the West Bank and Gaza.
This global movement gained prominence and support after the internationally condemned Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip last winter.
At the eleventh Artists Against Apartheid hundreds gathered to listen to unique performances, including a trio featuring Sam Shalabi on oud, Omar Dewachi on oud and Pierre-Guy Blanchard on percussion who opened the evening. Sam Shalabi’s performance at the concert builds on a growing excitement in
Artists Against Apartheid XI also featured Seven Arrows, a new ensemble including featuring Joe Grass (pedal steel), Rebecca Foon (cello), Andrew Barr (drums and percussion), Sarah Pagé (harp), and Yuki Isami (flute and shinoboe), who transfixed the audience with a beautiful performance.
Seven Arrows formed to perform at the Artists Against Apartheid concert series and includes the participation of musicians who also perform with some of
A unique performance that incorporated visuals and music, Bustros performance was enhanced by the images from Canadian photographer Larry Towell, a key member to the esteemed Magnum photo agency in
A beautifully toned evening featuring some of Montreal’s most celebrated alternative musicians points to the growing interest in the Artists Against Apartheid concert series, which is coordinated by Tadamon!, a grassroots collective of activists struggling for social justice in the Middle East.
