The Storyteller of Jerusalem

'The Storyteller of Jerusalem is a remarkable and unique memoir of the life and times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, a talented composer, oud player, poet and chronicler from the Old City of Jerusalem. The memoir is a collection of observations, notes on his personal life and recordings of historical moments in Jerusalem's history. Spanning over four decades, they cover the city's most turbulent changes.'

Winner of the Palestine Book Awards 2014.

For the London launch I curated a programme of music mentioned in the memoirs, interleaved with readings by actor Philip Arditti. With thanks to collaborating performers Ahmad AlSalhi, Maria Lopez da Cunha, Michel Moushabeck and Martin Stokes.

A detailed description was published by Susannah Tarbush writing for The Tanjara.

You can buy The Storyteller of Jerusalem here.