Spotlight On: Hawo Kiin

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

Hawo reflects on her musical journey, cultural heritage, and life in Manchester, and how identity, migration, family traditions, and community continues to shape her 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 and edited by Ryan Cooper