Concert & Discussion: Chords Behind the Bars - Songs from Sednaya Prison in Syria, 1980s-1990s

This event will showcase never-before-heard songs composed by Syrian political prisoners inside Sednaya Prison in the 1990s, known as the 'human slaughterhouse.' These songs, created as acts of resilience and defiance, will be performed live for the first time. The musicians will also present replicas of prison instruments used by former political prisoners who were imprisoned there in 1990s, offering a rare glimpse into their survival through music. The event is introduced by Prof. Eylaf Bader Eddin (Davidson) and followed by a Q & A with the musicians:

• Asaad Schlash
• Hassan Abd Alrahman
• Faraj Birkdar
• Haitham Alkatreb

Free event parking: please use the Campus Drive lot, located at the corner of Campus Drive and Anderson Street, is directly across the street from:

Rubenstein Arts Center
2020 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27708