Sawol / Ashti

Name: Sawol / Ashti
Start: 2025-10-11T13:00:00+0000
End: 2025-10-11T15:00:00+0000
Location: The Old Bell Hotel

Sat 11 Oct

The Old Bell Hotel

Running Time: 2 hours - approximate, including any interval(s).

About the Event

Experience diverse global sounds with Ashti, alongside Sāwol's rich blend of melody, harmony.

Ashti, formed through Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity, unites Iraqi, Iranian, and English musicians. They perform songs in Arabic, Farsi, and English, arranged for Santoor, Drum, Keyboard, and Guitar.

Sāwol — featuring Fi Fraser, Jess Arrowsmith, Nancy Kerr, Rosie Butler-Hall, and Sarah Matthews — delivers a rich blend of melody, harmony, beauty, grace, and driving rhythm with their deep musicianship and creativity.