• Sultans of String ZOOM Concert - Refuge Celebration
• Livestream Celebration of the Refuge CD/Project
• Sunday March 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST
• TICKETS: https://refuge2021.eventbrite.ca

Hello friends, we are super excited to share with you an invitation to our Sultans of String Interactive ZOOM concert.

This is our Refuge CD EDITION, a multimedia Livestream as we celebrate our amazing collaborators, with live performances, guest appearances, spoken word, conversation and video exclusives by Sultans of String along with

• Ahmed Moneka

• Amir Amiri

• Anh Phung

• Anwar Khurshid

• Donné Roberts

• Dr. Duke Redbird

• Fethi Nadjem

• Ifrah Mansour

• Robi Botos

• Tamar Ilana

This is over ZOOM, which is awesome because we will be able to see and hear you, and you can see and hear us, and you can all see each other as well! It is a real show!

So pour yourself a quarantini, and get ready to enjoy the music!

Link becomes live at 6:40 pm to get settled in. And make sure you have speakers plugged in if you have them!

We are asking for a $5 minimum donation. 100% of your admission fee goes to the Burlington Food Bank, a place where anyone from Burlington can receive help with putting food on their table.

Show will last about an hour and a half, including a talk back portion, so bring your burning questions, as we will be opening up the floor for anyone who has always wanted to ask any of the artists about their inspiration, or music, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you all soon!

This project is generously supported by the City of Burlington Arts & Culture Fund.

Thanks for Marketing support from

One Burlington, Sound of Music Festival, Lowville Festival, Port Nelson United Church, Burlington Public Library, and Burlington Symphony.

MORE INFO: Internationally awarded and honoured Canadian band Sultans of String collaborates with over 30 musicians on Refuge, "a fantastic, moving, dreamlike, epic, timely album.” - Ken Micallef (Jazz Times, Stereophile, Downbeat).

Addressing the struggles of life on Mother Earth has always inspired Sultans of String. On this visionary seventh album, Refuge, they bring their unique brand of musical synergy and collaboration to bear on 13 songs that speak to the challenges facing the world’s displaced peoples--their stories, their songs, their persistence and their humanity.

Joined by an international cast, some of whom are recent immigrants to North America, the celebrated quintet immerses themselves in the plight of the international refugee, and the humanitarian response that should greet everyone in search of a home.

“This project is centred around the positive contributions of refugees and new immigrants to U.S.A. and Canada” says bandleader Chris McKhool (ancestral name Makhoul), whose Lebanese grandfather stowed away on a ship bound for North America a century ago.

“We’re collaborating with special guests on the album who are newcomers to this land, Indigenous artists, as well as global talents who have been ambassadors for peace. We wish to celebrate the successes of those who make the journey here and bring their extraordinary talents with them. We hope the conversations we can have as musicians will provide a model for peace that will inspire our politicians and citizens.”

Sultans of String are also continue to raise awareness and funds for the UN Refugee Agency. They are close to their goal of raising $10,000 to help provide medical supplies and attention, clean water, and shelter to some of the almost 80 million displaced peoples around the globe. McKhool explains the reason behind backing the fund: “COVID-19 has made it even more challenging for the world’s displaced peoples, those without a home. The stateless, all those that are forced to flee violence or persecution. Millions do not have a place in which they can isolate themselves and their families from this global pandemic, and find Refuge.” Please visit http://fundraise.unhcr.ca/sultansofstring

FEEDBACK FROM OUR PREVIOUS ZOOM CONCERTS:

“Sultans of String are still ground-breaking after all the decades. The music is of-this-moment, our moment. It is a tonic, fresh air, in the midst of all that has separated us.”

“It was so intimate. Every seat was perfect, front row centre. It’s a great way to establish personal connections with the artists.”

“This was the best Zoom – online show I have seen. The setting and production values were excellent. It was obvious that time was taken to ensure us of a completely professional concert. Loved the music – hope there are more to come.”

“Wow! What a special evening of song, storytelling, dance and palpable heart-sharing! I was amazed at the coordination it must have taken to connect everyone, and was moved by having so much artistry connected in a “zoom-room”….just wow….what a joy!🎶🎸🎵🎻💃”

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• REFUGE EPK: https://spark.adobe.com/page/nTMPzB2pbSPyP/
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• TICKETS: https://refuge2021.eventbrite.ca