Palestinian composer and oud player, Saied Silbak, has created a special playlist for LAAF, ahead of his performance at the festival, when he brings Songs From Palestine to Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room

Each month during the festival, LAAF dedicates an hour on Melodic Distraction to the story of one of our artists. In September, Saied took us on a journey through his favourite Arab artists and tracks

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Saied Silbak Playlist

Ziad Rahbani – Shou Hal Ayyam

Marcel Khalifa – Bghaibtek Nizl Il Shiti

Umm Kulthum – Meen Elly Aal

Saied Silbak ft. Nour Darwish – 7ob

Abdel Halim Hafez – Ana Lak Ala Toul

Sheikh Imam – Iza il Shams Ghirait

Saied Silbak & Rola Azar – Iza Elshams (Cover)