Faradena Afifi

Faradena Afifi is a free improviser and folk musician influenced by T'ai Chi Chuan and nature. She is an innovator, composer, singer-songwriter, band leader, and multi-instrumentalist. Faradena plays viola, cello, fiddle, double bass, piano and percussion. She works on her own and in collaboration with sound recordists, musicians, dancers, artists and poets.

 

Upcoming Gigs

For more information please check Faradena's social media accounts for updates.

          

2025

4-8th September

Hangout UK Festival playing for various musicians and leading some workshops

Cafe Oto

30th August

Speech Muse Festival London

 

 

 

FULL UPCOMING GIGS LIST

 

 

Current Releases

 

FUTURE RELEASES

'Flash of Blue' Special Edition

Flas of Blue CD cover

'Searching for the Golden Needle'

Golden Needle album cover by Joy Rutherford

'Ibrahim' Asadullah Quartet

Asadullah Quartet featuring four musicians playing instruments with a lion background showcasing the harmony of their sounds and the number 2 through collaboration and unity in music
 
 
 

Charlotte Keeffe Duo

Charlotte Keefe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review highlights

 

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"Loving the EP Fara. My whole family are so touched mate, listening to it on repeat in the kitchen. Beaming with and for Dom as we listen. It's beautiful."

Nick Mulvey, Mercury Prize Nominee – Flash of Blue

"Violinist / drummer Faradena Afifi and guitarist / electronicist Paul Khimasia Morgan team up with the great pianist Steve Beresford on this set of playful yet edgy improv on which voices, strings, keys and electronics combine to paint a sound picture of unexpected combinations and shifts of direction. Refreshingly unpredictable."

Kevin Whitlock, JAZZWISE – Bee Reiki

 

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"A delightful collection of traditional and original songs, all embedded in thoughtful arrangements."

Steve Tilston, singer songwriter, guitarist – Flash of Blue