reem anbar // gazelleband

Following a busy spring of concerts, conferences and Palestinian music presentations, Reem Anbar and Gazelleband have approached the summer festival season in uncharacteristically lowkey mode. As some of our friends already know, Reem has been busy with the impending birth…

In Spring 2026, Reem Anbar and Gazelleband renewed their links with Irish musicians, performing in northern England and Ireland with the inspiring and multi-talented Henry Girls, and deepening Palestine's musical connections with the emerald isle.

During this period of…

Gazelleband are back on the road again with tour dates taking in Ireland and Britain. The duo will perform at Dublin's New Theatre on 27 December, before appearances at Imbolc Festival and Glossop Labour Club in the new year. More…

We are proud to announce our latest recorded release, Before the Dawn (قبل الفجر), available exclusively on Bandcamp and as limited edition physical CD release. This mini-album features improvised material based around traditional maqamat (modes) from the region around Palestine…

A whirlwind October has seen Reem Anbar and Gazelleband return to back-to-back gigging, taking in London, Manchester, Suffolk and the north of Ireland. The next stops on our tour include Voices of Palestine Festival in London; Salaam Festival at Manchester's…

Dedicating their talents to supporting Palestinians under the Gaza genocide, Gazelleband and oud player Reem Anbar topped a vibrant bill of artists at Manchester's Band on the Wall on 28 August. Musicians including Ríoghnach Connolly and Ellis Davies, Indian Pale…

In August, Reem and Louis performed for thousands of enthusiastic concertgoers at performances in Glasgow and Edinburgh, in a mini-tour of Scotland. Highlights included a storming solidarity show at Transmission Gallery, Glasgow, alongside local musicians and protest singers. The fundraiser…

After 11 months of musical and cultural networking in Egypt, Gazelleband are back in their Manchester base. The group will be back on the road in the coming weeks and months, with confirmed shows in Scotland and England. Keep an…

In April 2025, Gazelleband travelled to Beirut as oud player Reem Anbar led a series of workshops with children in the Palestinian refugee camps of Mar Elias and Borj al-Barajneh. Watch this space for more reports and photos.

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