Women Voices: Kurdish Sound Archive and Beyond
Cafè Oto, E8 3DL , [Venue Details]Kurdish Home Archive from London
Each night blends archival listening, thoughtful dialogue, and innovative music-making, inviting audiences to experience the vibrancy and resilience of Kurdish women’s voices past and present.
The “Women Voices: Kurdish Sound Archive and Beyond” festival offers two immersive evenings at Cafe OTO dedicated to Kurdish sonic memory, archival storytelling, and live performance.
On July 17th, the focus is on rare historical recordings of women’s voices from across Kurdistan, with a panel discussion and sound exhibition led by Zeyneb Yas Salam and her team, followed by live performances that creatively reinterpret the traditional dengbêj style.
On July 18th, the spotlight shifts to contemporary Kurdish home archives from London, with a panel exploring diaspora sound culture and a collaborative live performance responding to these intimate recordings.
PROGRAMME –18/07/2026
Kurdish Home Archive from London
- 7:30: Door Open
- 8:00: Panel Discussion & Exhibition
- 9:00: Break
- 9:15: Live performance
- 10:00: Break
- 10:15: Siavash Nameshiri: Live Electronics
Exclusive Kurdish music merchandise will be available on both evenings.
More Information
Admission
Min: £7.00
Max: £20.00
Special: Series pass available for both events
Performer name: Siavash Nameshiri
Other key names: Duo Moment, Hardi Kurda, and Khabat Abas
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Women Voices: Kurdish Sound Archive and Beyond
Saturday, 18 Jul 2026 @7.30pm
Cafè Oto, E8 3DLMore Information
Kurdish Home Archive from London
Each night blends archival listening, thoughtful dialogue, and innovative music-making, inviting audiences to experience the vibrancy and resilience of Kurdish women’s voices past and present.
The “Women Voices: Kurdish Sound Archive and Beyond” festival offers two immersive evenings at Cafe OTO dedicated to Kurdish sonic memory, archival storytelling, and live performance.
On July 17th, the focus is on rare historical recordings of women’s voices from across Kurdistan, with a panel discussion and sound exhibition led by Zeyneb Yas Salam and her team, followed by live performances that creatively reinterpret the traditional dengbêj style.
On July 18th, the spotlight shifts to contemporary Kurdish home archives from London, with a panel exploring diaspora sound culture and a collaborative live performance responding to these intimate recordings.
PROGRAMME –18/07/2026
Kurdish Home Archive from London
- 7:30: Door Open
- 8:00: Panel Discussion & Exhibition
- 9:00: Break
- 9:15: Live performance
- 10:00: Break
- 10:15: Siavash Nameshiri: Live Electronics
Exclusive Kurdish music merchandise will be available on both evenings.
Admission
Min: £7.00
Max: £20.00
Special: Series pass available for both events
Performer name: Siavash Nameshiri
Other key names: Duo Moment, Hardi Kurda, and Khabat Abas
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
Free for all to use, we track ~1,000 London venues and list every type of live music.
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