AN INSPIRATIONAL LINEUP
2026 – The Lineup
Meet our Musicians, Facilitators and Speakers
NINA ALEXIA BRAZZO
A true storyteller and artist of many talents, Nina brings a vibrant, soul‑stirring performance that weaves together poetry, spoken word, song, world music, and movement.
Her journey has taken her across the globe — from her roots in Essex and London, to deep immersion in the cultures of Indonesia, South Africa, and beyond. Drawing inspiration from Zulu, Indonesian, Cape Malay, and spiritual traditions, her work is a beautiful fusion of sounds, stories, and dance.
RUHIYA
Ruhiya is a singer-songwriter and musician, who bridges devotional expression with contemporary artistry. Drawing inspiration from her British, Irish and Filipino roots, her voice carries a timeless quality that touches the heart and uplifts the spirit.
Ruhiya invites listeners into a world of dreams and beauty, offering a sonic healing portal of remembrance. Her latest work is vocal and celtic harp led storytelling and chanted prayer, inspired by Avalon, the mythic land of Glastonbury where she currently resides, with themes of Abrahamic mysticism, the Divine Feminine and nature interwoven.
ALEX McARDELL
As an instructor of Qigong and Tai Chi, Alex has dedicated decades to the study of these ancient Chinese martial arts, honing his skills to a high level. Through classes, workshops, and private sessions, Alex imparts his knowledge and passion for these arts, guiding students towards physical, mental, and spiritual harmony. His teaching style blends the traditional principles of Tai Chi and Qigong with modern scientific understanding and hermetic philosophy, making the practices accessible and beneficial for people of all ages and abilities.
Alex’s classes go beyond purely physical movement and also emphasise mindfulness, breathwork, and energy cultivation. With an innate ability to connect with his students and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, Alex helps individuals tap into their inner resources, unlock their potential, and experience profound transformation.
HASSEN RASOOL
The Polymath
His driving force lies in his quest to reconnect with the divine, crafting heavenly experiences through his gifted voice and creativity. With a unique ability to envelop audiences in a flood of beautiful sound, Hassen’s voice nourishes the soul and instills serenity within the heart.
LAURA MERRI
Sufi Poetry & Storyteller
The beauty of the mystics’ verses is that, no matter which spiritual path we are walking, these timeless words will inevitably help us all to return home, again and again, to the divine bond which unites us all.
Laura has been performing mystical poetry around the world since 2016.
ZAHRA AFSAH
Sufi Poetry & Storyteller
Born and raised in Tehran, Zahra is a storyteller who crafts the ancient Persian stories she tells with precision and passion. She studied Persian Painting and Transcultural Visuality, examining the links between oral storytelling and Persian miniature painting exploring the direct influences of the oral tradition.
Zahra has run workshops, performed and told stories in schools, museums, festivals, exhibitions as well as informal settings.
NOAH VALE
Percussionist & Vocalist
Noah Vale is a dynamic London-based percussionist and vocalist known for his genre-defying sound and electrifying live performances. Drawing on global rhythms, soulful melodies, and a deep love for storytelling, Noah blends traditional percussion with contemporary vocal artistry to create a sound that is both rooted and radically fresh. Whether on stage or in the studio, his music pulses with energy, heart, and a spirit of collaboration — making him one of the most exciting emerging artists in the UK music scene today.
GHURABA
Sufi Duo
Muhammed & Mustufa are a soulful Sufi duo blending the ancient and the electric. With Muhammed on the electric guitar and Mustufa on the daf, their music bridges East and West — weaving devotional rhythms with modern tones. Rooted in spiritual tradition yet boldly experimental, their sound invites deep reflection, movement, and transcendence.
MINOU
Holistic Movement
Embodied Nature Movement is a holistic set of tools and
practices, stemming from the Liberation Through Movement
modality, intricately designed to to bring one into a deeper
sense of connection with oneself body, heart, mind, spirit and
the Earth, in a grounded and tangible way.
TERESA DIAMOND
Singer Songwriter
Teresa uses her songwriting to express difficult issues, believing music can convey what words cannot. She now aims to bring hope to Gaza and foster conversations to educate others about the situation there.
MEHER
Sufi Kathak Dancer
Classically trained in Sufi Kathak from Pakistan. Meher shares her bright soul openly through her embodied dance and movement inspired by her training and her divine connection to spirit.
PAL PULSE
Sound of freedom: Palestinine rhythm of resistance with PALESTINIAN PULSE – Grand children of the Nakba.
DABKE GATE
Palestinian Dance and Workshop
Celebrating Levantine culture through the rhythm of Dabke. Workshops, performances, and community vibes—one stomp at a time.