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Marcel Khalife

50 Years of Promises of the Storm - solo concert

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Marcel Khalifé

Marcel Khalife returns to London for a solo performance, bringing the oud, voice and extraordinary body of work that have made him one of the most influential figures in Arab music.

Fifty years after Promises of the Storm first established Khalife as a distinctive musical voice, he revisits the album that started it all. Born out of war, exile and the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, the 1976 record became a defining work in his career — one that would span five decades and establish him as an internationally celebrated musician and cultural figure.

Now, Khalife revisits four of the album’s original songs in powerful new arrangements. Stripped back to voice and oud, these interpretations carry the weight of five decades, speaking once again to exile, love, loss, resistance and the enduring hope for change.

Tagged with: Contemporary music

All contemporary concerts may contain flashing lights and haze - please contact box office for more information, if required.

TICKETS GO ON SALE TO MEMBERS - WED 7 OCT
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO PUBLIC - FRI 9 OCT
 

Presented by Marsm

Ticket prices

Standard
From £29 (£25 + £4 transaction fee)

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.