Date: September 26, 2025

Venue: Bishops Gate Institute

Address: 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH, United Kingdom

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK + City of London

Sura is a London-based singer and songwriter originally from Lebanon. Trained in opera and having performed as a vocalist in several Beirut bands, she turned to Arabic music after relocating to London – a personal journey to reconnect with her roots.

It was in London that Sura met Egyptian producer and jazz guitarist Ziad Hisham. His style blends Arabic folk traditions with jazz, funk, and soul, reimagining heritage through a modern lens.

Brought together by a shared cultural lineage and a deep musical curiosity, Sura and Ziad’s collaboration began as an informal project and quickly evolved into something more enduring. Their music reflects their personal and artistic journeys: from Cairo and Beirut to London, and explores the space between tradition and reinvention.

The project features reinterpreted Arabic folk tunes alongside original compositions, with arrangements by Ziad Hisham.

Sura and Ziad will present their project at Bishops Gate Institute, performing Songs from the Levant.

This is a seated event on a first come, first serve basis.

Age Restriction: 18+

This event is supported by The City of London Corporation’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund.