SHADI ZAQTAN & AHMED HAWWASH TRIO

Join us at De Centrale for a captivating night with Shadi Zaqtan, a trailblazing Palestinian alternative musician and poet. Renowned for his evocative expressions of liberation and resistance, Shadi’s music draws from his deep connection to Ramallah and his personal journey through exile and return. His art delves into powerful themes of occupation, colonization, and the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people.

In this special performance, Shadi will be joined by renowned Palestinian jazz clarinetist Ahmed Hawwash and his trio. Together, they will blend their distinct sounds into a mesmerizing fusion of alternative and jazz, offering a truly unique musical experience. Don't miss this exceptional collaboration!

Shadi Zaqtan . voice & guitar
Ahmed Hawwash . clarinet & saxophone
Douglas Kemp . double bass
Sam Goekint . drums

Eye on Palestine: An Arts Festival Focused on Gaza and the Palestinian Struggle

Eye on Palestine is an arts festival organized by various (social) cultural partners, taking place from November 21 to December 20, 2024, in Ghent. The aim of the festival is to draw attention to the genocide in Gaza, the occupation, and its impact on Palestinian artists.

In this special edition, we focus on the consequences of the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the escalating violence by the occupation forces in the West Bank, and how this affects the work and lives of Palestinian artists and cultural organizations. The festival seeks to amplify their voices and highlight their art.

In collaboration with a wide coalition of organizations in Ghent, Eye on Palestine presents a diverse program featuring workshops, films, discussions, exhibitions, concerts, and theatre performances. Partners of the festival include: Trefpunt, VIERNULVIER, De Centrale, Splinter, Victoria Deluxe, Sphinx, Studioskoop, Mooov, KASKcinema, NTGent, Action Zoo Humain, Gents Kunstenoverleg, Festival van de Gelijkheid, Kunsthal Gent, Ha Concerts, Voem, De Koer, Labo vzw, Palestine Café Ghent, Hart Boven Hard, Cinério, Avansa, and Cinemangiare.