Ana Silvera a Saied Silbak
Festival Věčná naděje

Songs We Carry

Beautiful and deeply moving...their performance summoned such sorcery within seconds of starting, andthe thrills kept coming.” - The Arts Desk☆☆☆☆☆

Acclaimed British singer and multi-instrumentalistAna Silveraand Palestinian composer, Oud virtuosoand singerSaied Silbakjoin creative forces forSongs We Carry, a new collaboration exploring thecommon ground between their heritages-the emotive, melancholy of Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) music andthe rich Maqams and intricate melodies of Arabic song.

For Ana Silvera, this project is deeply personal, rooted in her family's history as Jewish refugees of theSpanish Inquisition, who resettled in Aleppo (then part of the Ottoman Empire) in the 18th century.Ladino, the language that Ana sings in is a UNESCO endangered language, and many of the songs sheshares have been almost completely lost in time-until now. Silvera’s resurrection of these ancestralsongs offers a glimpse into the resilience and beautyof her heritage; her talent for rendering theseancient melodies afresh also gestures to her work as a singer-songwriter, a path that has earned herpraise from discerning critics includingThe Guardian, who have lauded her work as "stunning... magicalstorytelling.”

Meanwhile, Saied Silbak's journey fromShafaa’mr, a city located in the lower Galilee of occupiedPalestine, to the cosmopolitan landscape ofLondoninfuses his artistry with a profound understanding ofdiverse musical traditions. With virtuosity honed through a lifetime of exploration, Silbak masterfully meldsArabic, Turkish, andIndianinfluences with Western styles, crafting a signature sound that transcendsborders.

This duo have already proved their wide-ranging appeal with appearances includingAmare Den Haag(NL),Sibelius Museum(FI),Melahuset(NO),Vortex Jazz Club(UK),Round Chapel Claptonand theRoyal Opera House(UK). They have also played live sessions onBBC Radio 3’s In Tuneand LateLunch with Max Reinhardt onSoho Radio.They released their debut album in Autumn 2024, whichculminated in a sold-out launch at London’sKings Place.

Ana SilveraandSaied Silbakinvite audiences on an evocative journey, exploring history, culture andheritage through music. At the heart of this collaboration is the duo’s deep kinship, both as friends andmusical minds, showing Palestinian and Jewish unity and solidarity in action.

Admission - seating CZK 800, standing CZK 400. There is no need to reserve a seat when purchasing a seating ticket. No club discounts. Thank you for understanding.

Band website: vecnanadeje.org