Sat 23rd Feb 6.30pm - Ciné lumière

A special talk with Souad Massi & Yamina Benguigui, followed by an acoustic set by Souad Massi

Celebrating the new release of Acoustic - The Best of Souad Massi on Wrasse Records, singer Souad Massi will perform a special acoustic set. A leading light among Algerian artists, Massi has lived in Paris since 1999 but has always kept Algeria at the heart of both her music and life. Performing folk-rock rhythms, Massi is often compared to Joan Baez and Tracy Chapman, and sings in Arabic, French, English and Berber languages. Possessed with a sweet and sonorous voice, her evocative lyrics have transported many. Yamina Benguigui, renowned director of Mémoires d'immigrés and Souad Massi have often collaborated together (Massi composing the music for Benguigui's films). In this unique talk they will discuss their individual styles and approaches to the creative processes in film, music and writing.