Kebed Songs: A Somali Weaving Songs Workshop with Ibrahim Hirsi
Join poet Ibrahim Hirsi at Cartwright Hall for an afternoon exploring Somali weaving songs, known as kebed songs.
We’ll listen to and discuss these songs together, then experiment with their rhythm and form as inspiration to write songs of our own. The session ends with an informal sharing circle, where participants are welcome (but not required) to share what they’ve written.
No experience necessary, just an interest in stories, songs, and poetry.
13:30-13:40 – Settling in and introduction
13:40-14:00 – Looking at and discussing kebed weaving songs
14:00-14.20 – analysis of kebed weaving songs
14:20- 14:35 – break
14:35-15:00 – prompt and writing our own kebed songs
15:00-17:15 – sharing session
Monday Closed (check Social Media for Bank Holiday openings)
Tuesday – Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 11am to 4pm
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery is in the middle of Lister Park, one and a half miles from the City Centre on the A650 Manningham Lane. There is limited parking in Lister Park, accessible from North Park Road (off Oak Lane). Lister Park is served by many city centre bus services including 23, 25, 26, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 622, 647, 662, w5. Cartwright Hall is about ten minutes’ uphill walk from Frizinghall railway station.
For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com.
10 August 2026 – 21 February 2027
19 September 2026 – 28 March 2027
4 October 2026 11:00 am – 4 October 2026 3:00 pm
19 September 2026 11:30 am – 19 September 2026 1:30 pm
