Tanfis II - SF - Palestine/Gaza Benefit

by Remix Culture
Tanfis II - SF - Palestine/Gaza Benefit
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 (PDT)
07:30PM - 10:30PM
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Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, California 94109
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Collaborators Adam Ramadan Tali Eisenberg Arshia Haq Volunteer Sema Shami
Tanfis II - Palestine/Gaza Benefit Tour  - Seated Tickets Range from $25 to $99 plus fees


Liberation struggles have historically coincided with the rise of iconic musicians. From Nina Simone to Fela Kuti and Bob Marley to Fairuz, revolutionary times call for revolutionary music. Remix ⟷ Culture, a 501(c)3 NY-based non-profit organization, has long recognized the power of music to uplift marginalized communities during tumultuous times. 

Remix ⟷ Culture is proud to present the Tanfis II - Palestine/Gaza Benefit Tour, in partnership with Palestinian advocacy and humanitarian organization Rebuilding Alliance and Geter Done Productions

Tanfis II is a powerful 3-hour multimedia live experience showcasing 17 celebrated artists—traditional musicians, remix artists, DJs, and storytellers—from the Palestinian, Syrian, Lebanese, and Iraqi diasporas.

Join us in solidarity with the people of Gaza/Palestine, and humanity at large, for an unforgettable evening of seamlessly harmonizing acoustic and electronic sounds and images, traditional and remixed music, deep listening and dance, storytelling and trance, tatreez embroidery, and video art. 

As we continue to witness the ongoing decimation of Palestinian lives and culture in the daily media, there is a dire need to remind ourselves of our shared humanity and collective liberation. We need spaces where we can collectively grieve, sing, dance, listen, honor, and feel empowered as a global community within a safe and inclusive communal space.

This tour aims to positively shift the cultural consciousness needed to break the cycle of fear and violence by uniting us through Levantine music and art, as well as to fundraise for critical emergency relief for Gaza/Palestine through Rebuilding Alliance, where an estimated 1.9 million (and counting) Palestinians remain displaced and lack access to housing, water, healthcare, food, and other basic human rights. 

All are welcome!


Featured Artists: 
Alber Baseel • Alia Haju • Eden Zane • Elina Arbo • Freedom Dabka Group • Huda Asfour • Lina Barkawi • Michael Joseph Burdi • Mona Miari • Nahed Elrayes • Nezih Antakli • Omar Aena • Sami Abu Shumays • Zafer Tawil 

Event Details: 
- Seated tickets range from $29 to $149 plus fees.
- The show is open to all ages. 
- Doors open at 7pm.
- Show starts at 7:30pm SHARP and will last 3 hours. 
- While most of the show will be seated, we will make room for dancing in the latter portion of 
  the evening. Be sure to stay until the end of the show for a very special closing.
- Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. 
- Parking is available at 1000 Van Ness garage at Polk and Farrell. 
  The theater will validate $12 towards parking.

Important note: Tanfis II is a live multimedia communal experience that will bring 
  you on a journey consisting of film projections, storytelling, dance, and other art 
  forms, as well as live acoustic music. We ask attendees to please keep talking to 
  a minimum and turn off all electronic devices during the live performance. 

Accessibility
Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation or discuss your accessibility needs.

Fundraising Note: 
Benefit Tour Official Website
bit.ly/tanfis-ii-ca

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The Great American Music Hall, a historic San Francisco venue established in 1907, is celebrated for its ornate décor, intimate ambiance, and stellar acoustics. Hosting a diverse range of legendary performers, including Duke Ellington, this iconic venue remains a beloved spot that captures the timeless spirit of live music.

Acknowledgments
One of the attendees from our Tanfis II live events in Brooklyn, NY was so moved by the experience that they offered to sponsor this tour at the highest sponsorship tier. While they chose to remain anonymous, we are incredibly grateful to them for their generous support, 
as it was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. 

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