Spotlight On: Hamsaz Ensemble

Get to know Hamsaz Ensemble, one of the artists involved in our Spotlight Artist Development programme as part of World of Song.

The band reflects on their musical journey, cultural heritage, and life in Manchester, and how identity, migration, family traditions, and community continue to shape their creative practice today.

Produced as part of World of Song, a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project from Band on the Wall and Community Arts North West this film celebrates the rich musical traditions that contribute to Manchester’s diverse cultural landscape.

Filmed by Ryan Cooper.