Bashar Murad

Marsm is an events company that promotes the rich and diverse musical cultures of the Arabic-speaking world across the UK.London-based concert producer and organiser for alternative and underground Arab music events in the UK: from hosting some of the biggest names in the region to emboldening the burgeoning underground music scenes, Marsm supports the exceptional creativity and talent of artists across the Arabic-speaking world.With events spanning from hip-hop and rock to Mahraganat, Dabke and Sufi, we challenge the dogmas of cultural production and present an established UK platform for SWANA arts and culture in its original spirit.

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Mesmerising Arabic pop jumbo by the Jerusalemite trailblazer

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Iconic pop artist Bashar Murad blazed onto the music scene in 2018 with his genre-bending music and playfully visual branding that defied the patriarchal structures of his environment. A singer, lyricist, director and composer, Bashar uses pop music and art as a vehicle to challenge stereotypes, normativity and to highlight social issues facing young generations of urban Palestinians.Growing up in Jerusalem surrounded by the works and compositions of one of Palestine’s most innovative bands, Sabreen, their studio provided the perfect playground for Bashar to absorb their masterful works. The release of his debut EP “Maskhara” (Arabic for “Mockery”) in 2021 was ‘a masterpiece of escapist sonic finesse’, enmeshed with satire and an innovative pop aesthetic. Bashar’s Arabic pop gumbo has since become sought after at regional, European and North American festivals and events, and in 2020 he was signed to Indie Label, Pop Arabia. He has been featured in articles from CBC, The Guardian, the Globe, The Mail and the BBC, with the press describing him as “The Palestinian singer blurring gender lines” and a “slightly built, mild-mannered Arabic provocateur.”Ages: 18+ (ID may be requested)Accessibility: The venue is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

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