Best Foot Music aims to support and document the diverse musical cultures of people who have come to the UK from other places of the world.
Field recording/soundscape from Ivana Kupala, Brighton, 2023. Organised by members of the local Ukrainian community. For more information: https://kupalabrighton.org/ https://www.standforukrainebnh.org/
Mohammed Al Hameedi: Iraq Love, Richess Of Iraq by Best_Foot_Music
Recorded at a St Nicholas event organised by Stand for Ukraine Brighton and Hove. https://www.standforukrainebnh.org/
Our interview on BBC Sussex, from The Riwaq
Best Foot Music, Promo Mixtape by Best_Foot_Music
2 Days in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Recorded with my phone.
A mini mix of Ghoraba2 new album, featuring 6 of 12 tracks from the full album. Pre-order now: https://bestfootmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ghoraba2 Ghoraba2 is the name of the band which includes Youssef Sayouf as a founder and member. He is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Lebanon. On the album, Youssef fuses modern Hip Hop production with Arabic instruments and rhythms. He plays flute and provides thoughtful lyrical comments on the complexities of life in Lebanon. Along with local Lebanese stars, the album includes collaborations with talented youth from Syria & Palestine via the Mishwar Project, based in refugee camps in the Akkar region.
This is regarding someone who tried to buy one of the cookbooks, Paypal has singled it out as a questionable transaction. The person in question is a friend, they forwarded me the email they had from Paypal, I had already provided evidence the book is printed in the UK “It has come to our attention that you initiated a payment for the purchase of an item or items originating from Syria that is currently prohibited by U.S. regulations. We kindly request that you do not attempt to resend this payment or similar payments using PayPal. Please note that we reserve our right to close your PayPal account if we continue to identify activity that is in apparent violation of our regulatory obligations.”
After a week of calling Paypal customer complaints, I was told that actually, I need to speak with a different department - the limitations department, as they are the ones that deal with restricted accounts. After a lengthy explanation of our situation, making very clear we are not selling/trading with anyone in Syria, this was the response. Halfway through this, they change the subject.
Customer serves 2nd April. Earlier that day, in a mother call a Paypal staff member stated ‘the concern is that you might be funding…’ they stopped half way through and wouldn’t comment further. I asked in this call, what they thought the previous person may be refereeing too. What is clear, that even though Paypal staff as individuals may recognise there is nothing being done wrong, the computer system and the central office in America, is the only place that can actually have any impact on an account.
I asked a Paypal manager to explain why one of their staff members asked me why people from Syria are refugees. They seem to suggest the reason is they are not from the EU.
Why Are They Refugees - Paypal 2nd 02 April by Best_Foot_Music
Refugee Radio's new project 'Castaway Heritage' "captures the oral histories of 20 individuals which reveal the hidden historical forces driving the growth of the migrant community in Sussex. Through reminiscence and memory, this community interest project delves into the journeys of refugees, asylum seekers, workers and supporters who are trying to navigate assimilation in a space of social uncertainty." There was a lunch event for the book on 19 December. Here is a short clip from Steve's intro about the book, and a song with Sharma (vocals in Aramaic) and Jamal on percussion. http://refugeeradio.org.uk/ https://www.castawayheritage.org/
This was Gaiths first time performing in public. He was great and we hope he'll be a regualr guest. Maté Café Intercultural Social Club, 3rd November 2019. For more on Maté Café https://www.bestfootmusic.net/mate-cafe https://www.facebook.com/pg/matecafebrighton/
A really talented singer, this is Mais second time at Maté Café, we hope she'll be back next time. For more on Mate Cafe https://www.facebook.com/pg/matecafebrighton/ https://www.bestfootmusic.net/mate-cafe
Mate Cafe Ensemble 01 6 Oct 2018 by Best_Foot_Music
Recorded in Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria, 28 July 2018. The town is famous for is folk music, there is a major festival every 5 years. This was a small event on Saturday afternoon, with people from the local community. There was a play which seemed to be based around a traditional wedding, it included a lot of humour as the crowd were laughing along with the performance. There was also a lot of music and dancing. Koprivshtitsa plays an important part in Bulgaria's history and is a popular tourist destination. It's very beautiful, surrounded by mountains. Everyone was very friendly, and there are loads of local cafes and bars with great food and atmosphere.
This group were playing at the Plovdiv International Folk Festival. Beforehand, they had been busking, and also played at someone's birthday party. Their manager was cool with me recording a bit, but there are only a few seconds as we were eating dinner in a nearby restaurant. We saw them later in the evening as part of the Bulgarian section at the folk festival.
This guy was busking playing his Gadulka. He was happy to be recorded as long as i wasn't making any money from it.
Village Folk Singers Koprivshtitsa 28 07 18 002 by Best_Foot_Music
Recorded in Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria, 28 July 2018. The town is famous for is folk music, there is a major festival every 5 years. This was a small event on Saturday afternoon, with people from the local community. There was a play which seemed to be based around a traditional wedding, it included a lot of humour as the crowd were laughing along with the performance. There was also a lot of music and dancing. Koprivshtitsa plays an important part in Bulgaria's history and is a popular tourist destination. It's very beautiful, surrounded by mountains. Everyone was very friendly, and there are loads of local cafes and bars with great food and atmosphere.
Jamal & Alaa. Live at 'Day & Night' EP Launch Party, Marwood Cafe, Brighton. The official launch party for our EP with Jamal & Alaa, available on vinyl and digital via our website www.bestfootmusic.net All money from sales goes directly to the Sussex Syrian Community Hardship Fund. http://www.sussexsyriancommunity.org.uk/ https://www.themarwood.com/
Celebrate cultural diversity and support those who have sought refuge in our city with a unique recording of musicians from Brighton's Syrian Community. Featuring musicians Jamal and Alaa, this unique vinyl recording and digital download (with exclusive bonus tracks) is a fundraiser for the Sussex Syrian Community Hardship Fund. Every penny we make from this release will go to fund. Over the past year, the Sussex Syrian Community Group have been actively helping promote community cohesion in Brighton. Organising events, working alongside the wider community and sharing their culture. Many in the Syrian community have arrived in Brighton as part of the UK Government Refugee Resettlement Program, and as such have been through great hardships. Managed by people from the Syrian community, the group works to help those people who have had to make a new life in the city. They provide essential help with language lessons, legal advice, housing services and everyday basics such as clothing and food that many of us take for granted. They also hold social events to help people feel included in the community, make friends and build important social connections. Each vinyl will come with a unique code, to download your digital version and bonus tracks Purchase from www.bestfootmusic.net
Part of Refugee Week 2017. From a joint concert with Best Foot Music, Sussex Syrian Community Group and Brighton and Hove Stand Up To Racism.
Sussex India Society: We Shall Overcome (English Version) by Best_Foot_Music
Sussex India Society: We Shall Overcome (Hindi Version) by Best_Foot_Music
Vaisakhi Celebrations held in Gravesend, Saturday 15 April 2017. Attended by 1000's of people from across all communities in the area, plus many more who travelled from neighbouring area's to join the festivities. Organised by teams from the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara and local community organisation Cohesion Plus, the event was a great success and celebration. For more information on Gravesend Gurdwara and the local Sikh community, visit; Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara http://gurunanakdarbar.org/ For information on culturally diverse festivals in the area; http://www.cohesionplus.com/
000 Markhanda; Temple Sounds 0.54 Gadchiroli; Evening insects and frogs 1.20 Markhanda village; Evening, Cows returning home 2.18 Gadchiroli; Guy on bike, reminding people to pay their electric bill. 2.36 Hyderabad; Evening, birds 3.22 Hyderabad; Independence Day, School kids singing 3.44 Hyderabad; Birds in Church 5.00 Hyderabad; Farmers/Workers protest 5.34 Hyderabad; Full Moon, Call to Prayer 6.46 Hyderabad; Golkonda Fort, Early warning claps 6.55 Hyderabad; Golkonda Fort, Early warning bells 7.07 Hyderabad; Golkonda Fort, Bats 7.21 Hyderabad; Qutb Shani Tombs, Pem Mati tomb sounds 8.12 Hyderabad; Evening, Call to Prayer 8.40 Hyderabad; Tailor sounds 8.49 Ramoji Film City; Birds 9.30 Balharshah; Roadside Wedding party 9.43 Chandrapur to Gadchiroli; Bus journey, music 10.53 Nagpur; Islamic Saints Street band parade 12.20 Ajanta Caves; Singing 12.30 Ajanta Caves; Resonant cave clapping 13.26 Ajanta Forest; Monsoon rain 13.36 Khandala; Dahi Handi celebration 14.44 Lonavala; Budgies in Church 15.00 Khandala; Nagphani, picnic in the rain 15.18 Khandala; Evening insects 15.56 Madh Island; Fishing village Koli Brass Band 16.18 Madh Island; Fishing village, Roman Catholic Church, singing 16.40 Aksa village; Crows 17.11 Malvani; Kids preparing for Ganesh festival A selection of sounds recorded, during our month in India. I chose the India Railways logo for an image, because we travelled so many miles via train, and it's a cool logo!
Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.
Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.
Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.
Ajanta Caves, Buddhist shrines dating back to 200 BC. Over 20 separate caves carved into the rock. We were about to pass an unfinished one, when a woman beckoned us in, and demonstrated, clapping on certain parts of the wall makes a 'humming' echo sound.
Representation from German charity Pro Asyl, and how the humanitarian approach helps refugees in Germany.
A short clip from one of 2 Kurdish Newroz celebrations in Brighton 2016. Newroz is the Kurdish New Year, and is also celebrated by many communities across Persia, the Middle East and some parts of Asia. The Kurdish homeland (Kurdistan) is occupied by Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria, and many Kurds seek autonomy from these occupying states. In many cases Kurdish people and culture have been violently suppressed, and as such Newroz has become an important date in the calendar.
Ismael (Dambora) & Ali (Drum) by Best_Foot_Music
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