Leading Palestinian hip hop band DAM in London

At a time when we are celebrating Palestine, please forward the information with press release attached (including pictures, logo etc.), and come and enjoy the show. The guys are super intelligent, speak perfect English and are available for phoners…

THANKS A LOT IN ADVANCE for your support!





PRESS RELEASE



DAM INTERNATIONAL TOUR SUMMER 07

LONDON 17TH JUNE – CELEBRATING SANCTUARY

LONDON 15TH JULY – RISE FESTIVAL



THE NEW ‘PEACEFUL PROTEST’ PALESTINIAN RAP GROUP



“HIP HOP THE PALESTINIAN WAY” CNN





DAM is Palestine’s seminal rap band, and one of the most interesting groups garnering international attention today. Through their music, DAM raises awareness of the situation of Palestinians living in Israel, proving that rap is a fantastic tool to forge identity and build strength and hope in our acutely discriminating world.



Following the success of their first album DEDICATION, released at the end of 2006, DAM has embarked on an international tour this spring and summer. News of their unique message and ground-breaking live shows has already spread around countries such as Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden and Belgium. Before flying to North America, DAM return to the UK for two free concerts in London, on the 17th June (Refugee Festival – Celebrating Sanctuary – South Bank – 18h15) and the 15th July (Rise Festival – Finsbury Park). June 2007 coincidentally marks the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbours.



DAM’s album is a tour de force. It is a unique fusion of East and West, combining Arabic percussive rhythms, Middle Eastern melodies and urban hip hop/rap.



DAM’s powerful lyrics are influenced by the continuing Israeli - Palestinian conflict as well as by the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality. DAM also draws their influence from such controversial issues as terrorism, drugs and women’s rights. Don’t miss their show!



"Very impressive. Hearing the album wets the appetite for seeing the group play live " CHARLIE GILLETT BBC Radio UK

"DAM lend their hip-hop beats a uniquely local flavour with the clattering use of indigenous Arabic percussion." * * * * THE TIMES UK

“DAM, the pioneers of Palestinian rap” LIBERATION Fr

“A model for many rap artists from Israel, the West Bank and Gaza” SUDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG Ger

“The voice of a Palestinian generation * * *” LA REPUBBLICA It





Further information on DAM on:

www.dampalestine.com www.myspace.com/damrap



Contacts:

Record label for CD, photos or interview: Matt Robin at Red Circle Records:  mr@forwardmusic.co.uk New Note distribution

For live performances and workshops, please contact Mab at BAM services:  mab@clmail.co.uk

For more info on Celebrating Sanctuary:  ilka@ilkamedia.com





Marie-Agnès Beau

DAM’s UK booking agent

On behalf of 3D family www.3dfamily.org



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BAM offers consultancy services that support empowering vocational development for youth and promote socially conscious urban artists and companies. BAM is a cultural broker, building socially responsible partnerships between public and private organisations, NGOs and the music and media industries. BAM brings two decades of expertise in these sectors from the forefront of urban youth culture.