SADA Brings Palestinian Artists to London’s Barbican on June 6th

On June 6th, five Palestinian artists will gather at London’s Barbican Centre for SADA for a night shaped by music, memory, and movement. Each artist offers a distinct voice, together creating a sonic archive that reflects the diversity and resilience of the Palestinian experience.

Sama’ Abdulhadi, among the world’s leading techno DJs, will headline with her signature high-energy sets, shaped by years in Ramallah’s underground and on global festival stages. Hip-hop group DAM, pioneers of the Palestinian rap scene since the early 2000s, will bring sharp lyricism and genre-blending beats steeped in political resistance. Rola Azar draws on folk traditions, reworking them with contemporary layers for a sound that feels both personal and expansive. Dana Salah, known for her genre-melding Falahi Pop, fuses Jordanian-Palestinian roots with reggaeton, Arabic percussion, and deep basslines. Opening the night is DJ Ya Z, whose selections channel diasporic nightlife and street-level energy.