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Rebekah Yinuo Tan was born in August 2006 in Shanghai. Inspired to become a concert pianist after hearing Chopin’s music in a live concert when she was 7, she started taking formal piano lessons half a year later with Zijie Wu.
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
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We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Saturday 10 October 7pm
Join the Algerian Music Association of London (AMAL) for an enchanting night celebrating the rich, sweeping heritage of Algerian music.
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Experience the UK’s first-ever Algerian choir live. Join the Algerian Music Association of London (AMAL) for an enchanting night celebrating the rich, sweeping heritage of Algerian music. Directed by mezzo-soprano Rachida Lamri, this diverse ensemble takes the stage in breathtaking traditional attire to perform “Arabo-Andalusi” classical masterpieces, beloved national anthems, and nostalgic oldies. The choir’s captivating vocal arrangements will be backed by an exceptional lineup of world-class instrumentalists. Experience the mastery of oud virtuoso Yaz Fentazi, celebrated for his high-profile collaborations with global icons Robert Plant and Natacha Atlas, alongside the driving, vibrant rhythms of percussionist Samir Nacer and the deep grooves of Fouzi on bass. Secure your seat for a magical evening of culture, rhythm, and pure musical artistry in this beautiful venue in the heart of London.
Programme
AMAL – The Algerian Music Association of London will perform a selection of Algerian classical and folk music, including Algerian Arabo-Andalusi / Nouba repertoire and traditional songs, presented through choir, musicians and traditional percussion.
In Algeria, Nouba music is the classical musical tradition often referred to as Arabo-Andalusi music or Algerian classical music. The programme will celebrate this living heritage alongside popular and folk songs rooted in Algerian cultural memory and intergenerational transmission.
This concert is the closing night of DzFest 2026 and celebrates Algeria’s living musical heritage, cultural memory and collective voice.
