UK Book Launch: "The Jewish Muezzin" by Kobi Farhi

This will be an unforgettable evening of literary discussion and deep introspection, charting the long journey from 90's Jaffa to a fanbase that stretches across the middle east. Orphaned Land's musical influence across the world cannot be overstated, their distinct compositional style is rooted in the music traditions of the Middle East, and have inspired a generation of rock bands to emerge from the local music scenes across the region from Turkey to Tunisia, Lebanon and even Iran, they are crowned universally as the pioneers of the emerging genre of Middle Eastern Metal.

The evening will feature an in-depth discussion between Kobi and heavy metal devotee, respected researcher, writer and academic, Dr Keith Kahn-Harris. Throughout the journey, Kobi will reflect on his journey of creative awakening and it's travels through the modern middle east in the context of conflict, aided with visual display and select music accompaniment from one of Israel's greatest guitarists and songwriters, Geva Alon.

"They are singing about the troubles in the Middle east and they have both Jewish and Arab fans; I really like what they are doing" - Kirk Hammet (Metallica)

"The best Hard Rock band to come out of the Middle East" – Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

"Kobi Farhi has a beautiful, emotional quality to his voice" – Steve Hackett (Genesis)

After the event in the Howard Hall, there will be an opportunity to meet the artist, buy an exclusive signed copy of the book and join the social in the bar.

Released by Lemon Soul publishing.