At just 21 years of age, the Palestinian-American pianist, vocalist and songwriter Ramzy Suleiman already looks destined to make great waves in the music world. His distinctive sound is born out of classic rhythm and blues, and inspired by his own experiences of soul and jazz.

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Palestinian singer Reem Kelani performs ‘Yafa’ at Whitby Musicport 2006. Pianist: Zoe Rahman. Filmed by whitby.tv. Jaffa-born poet, mythologist and translator Mahmoud Salim al-Hout (1917-1998).

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Inside the cover of Palestinian artist Reem Kelani’s debut album, Sprinting Gazelle, is a quote from Mahmoud Darwish: “I defend my right to defend my right.” This is an instant reminder, before a note has been played, of the powerful message lying behind Kelani’s work.

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