LIZ LOCHHEAD - MAKAR
Spoken word performance
Appointed Scots Makar – the National Poet for Scotland – in 2011, Liz Lochhead is both transgressive and popular. As Anne Varty wrote: "Her work is that of one woman speaking to many, and one person speaking for many." Liz has visited Palestine & participated in a cultural exchange project, translating Palestinian poetry into English/Scots. She advocates the cultural & academic boycott of Israel. Read some of Liz's poems IYAD HAYATLEH
Spoken word performance
Iyad was born and grew up in Yarmouk refugee camp. He started writing poetry early, publishing his work in Arabic magazines. He's given many poetry readings within the UK and in Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. A Glasgow resident since 2000, Iyad is an active member of Scottish Pen and Artists in Exile Glasgow. |
THE WAKES
Acoustic set
The Wakes are a Glasgow based Folk'n'Roll bunch of Hooligans and Outlaws. Their sound is a mixture of Celtic traditional music fused with punk rock & funk. They tackle subjects from anti-fascist politics, immigration and unemployment to uprising and rebellion in Scotland, Ireland and beyond. Visit The Wakes' FB page LOKI
Musical performance
Loki is a Glasgow-based writer, performer, community activist and journalist. He's been described as Scotland's most high profile rap artist. Loki is going to play us some songs from his new album GIMP. Visit Loki's site |
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