Songwriters Fundraiser for Turkey & Syria

Lots of great bands have united to raise funds across several grassroots venues in London and all funds are set up to go directly to Turkey Mozaik Foundation & Choose Love (pls see details at the bottom of the page)

We are proud to say we had the support of of many international musicians who are willing to come and play for free so your donations can go directly to this worthy cause.

Souldful singer know from the band Yuya playing some of her new original songs.
Barbara Pugliese

Barbara Pugliese is an Italian born musical artist who has long had an interest in peforming arts. Moving to the UK at the age of 18, Barbara followed her dream of writing, performing and having her own band. After pushing herself to sing and perform at various open mic nights across London, she gathered together some fellow musicians and Barbarella’s Bang Bang was born. The musical project was formed of southern and Eastern European members, whose sound encompassed gypsy folk-rock, and later on garage rock.
Tsvey Kipperim
Separated from the shoal, these two breakaway Kippers delve deeply into the Neshama (spirit) of Jewish music. In their performances they take an audience on an odyssey through Eastern Europe, touching on many of the traditions which have influenced East European Jewish Music, such as Romani Music, and rural folk traditions from around the Balkans and the Mediterranean. From Greece to Moldova via a synagogue in Kiev they move with wit, joy, and sadness in equal measure. Through the intimate interplay between accordion and the clarinet, these two musicians explore the potentials that a deep working relationship, a shared love for the tradition, and a profound friendship can create.

Jamie Benzies is a highly sought after freelance musician playing prolifically within the UK and internationally. After being offered a scholarship for Berklee College of Music, Jamie instead decided to stay in London in order to continue working with highly respected musicians within the realms of various West and Central African musics, Jazz, Improvised music, Roma, Hip-Hop, Electronic music, Pop and Rock. Jamie has also worked as musical director on several projects as well as providing musical education and session work.

Daisy Beau
A trained vocalist and musician playing melodica, guitar, guitalele, piano and bessibina, Daisy’s is a gem in the underground music scene, influenced by nomadic punks, folk activists and fishermen. Daisy studied at Brit School and Goldsmiths, and completed stints of gigging and touring in collectives alongside Nick Mulvey, Kae Tempest, Portico Quartet, Florence and Jamie Woon

Ayshe Roz was born into a Kurdish Alevi family from Malatya/Kurecik in Turkey. As a teenager she started singing at Kurdish Community centre bands in London. After a long break searching for unique ideas to incorporate into her acquainted Kurdish musical traditions, she sings Dengbej and Deyiş (Alevi ritual/ballad singing) in Soul and blues style.

Dila is a Turkish singer and event organiser, genral stage sheenanigan the Turksih band Odd Beats and Band of Burns

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED….

Turkey Mozaik Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1174968

– Needs Map (İhtiyaç Haritası)

– TOKTUT (Toktutmak Elimizde Derneği – TOKTUT)

– AKUT Search And Rescue Association (Arama Kurtarma Derneği – AKUT)

Needs Map will assess the needs on the ground through fieldwork in coordination with public institutions, and deliver emergency needs (winter clothes, heaters, blankets, sanitary pads, diapers, clean water, and tents) to the survivors.

TOKTUT will deliver emergency food packages containing ready-to-eat meals to the survivors in coordination with the relevant public institutions.

AKUT will use the grant support for its urgent equipment needs which will be used in search and rescue efforts in the region affected by the earthquake.

After we reach 50 percent of our ticket sales then we will be also supporting Choose Love charity doing great work in Syria and Turkey supporting refugees.