Refugee Week 20th June 2026: Jubilee Library

Best Foot Music in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council presents a celebration of community cohesion for Refugee Week 2026

Join us for a musical afternoon of incredible live music from some of the South East’s finest musicians, showcasing the creativity and diversity of refugee communities in the city.

June the 20th 12.00 – 4.00. Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street , Brighton, BN1 1GE .

Free, all welcome.

Running Order

Svitlo Amal

Svitlo Amal (light & hope) Brighton based Ukrainian / Syrian Trio play traditional Syrian, Arabic and Ukrainian Folk & Pop songs and have performed together since they met in 2023.

Suna Alan

Suna Alan is a Kurdish Alevi singer based in London, whose artistry is deeply rooted in traditional Kurdish dengbêj (bard) music and shaped by the rich cultural diversity of her upbringing in Izmir, Turkey. While Kurdish folk songs are her primary focus, her repertoire extends to encompass Armenian, Greek, Arabic, Sephardic, and Turkish music.

Recognized for her contributions to music and culture, Suna was featured in the UK-based creative journalism platform Brush & Bow’s Women Role Models Project in 2018. She has graced prestigious stages such as the Southbank Centre, as part of the “Women in Music” concert series, and the Royal Albert Hall, performing with the Solidarity Ensemble to support earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria.

In August 2024, she was the sole performer at the TEDxKings Parade St event in Cambridge, themed “TRANSFORMED.” Her involvement with SOAS University’s Kurdish Band and Rebetiko Band has further broadened her international presence, allowing her to perform in numerous concerts and festivals across the UK and beyond.

Suna’s music is a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the shared humanity that transcends cultural boundaries.

Khadim Sarr

Khadim Sarr was born and raised in Dakar Senegal. His artistic career began at the tender age of 6 as a dancer, his big influence being Ala Seck (a well known dancer working with Youssou N’dour). At 15 he started writing and singing his own songs.

“ Even though I don’t come from a family of musicians, music was all around me from a young age. I was always hanging out with local musicians and most of my friends were Griot musicians. My first and real influence in music comes from the Bayefall people (Sufi’s from Senegal) I grew up listening to their chants and rhythms all the time. Apart from that my musical influences have also come from musicians such as: Xalam Deux (Soulemane Faye), Senemali, Salif Keita, Bob Marley and other great musicians. I listen to any genre really, ranging from Classical to hip-hop, to reggae, Soul, Fusion, Jazz, everything! As long as it’s quality music I will enjoy listening to it”, Khadim says.

Apart from singing and writing songs, Khadim also plays various instruments including a range of percussion and the guitar. Over the last 25 years he has played in various bands in Senegal (producing several albums and appearing in the media). When playing with the band Diaoudji they had the opportunity to work with Omar Penne on several occasions, including playing the opening act for the release of ‘Euleuk Sibir’ (album of Omar Penne and Youssou N’dour)

Milad Yousofi

Milad is a London-based rubab player, composer, and music producer, working in contemporary Afghan folk, world-jazz, and fusion music. With a deep-rooted passion for Afghan music, Yousofi specializes in introducing and showcasing Afghan musical traditions to non-Afghan and global audiences.

He has been invited to perform at the Houses of Parliament, the White House, and exclusive gatherings for His Majesty King Charles III, Heads of State, Ambassadors, and other international dignitaries. He has created music for radio and television programs, as well as films and theater productions.

Milad promotes the precious sounds of Afghanistan’s musical traditions and hopes to evolve the genre with his unique musical experience.

www.rubabsounds.com