Karima Francis + Annabel Allum at Waterside

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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Karima Francis + Annabel Allum

Waterside, Manchester
25 July 2019

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Karima Francis + Annabel Allum at Waterside
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A co-headline show for Trafford’s Refract:19 Festival with Karima Francis and Annabel Allum plus support.

Loaded with pulsating hooks and enigmatic tenacious vocals, Annabel Allum oozes charisma and showcases an adept ability to marry folk-style storytelling with snarling fuzzy indie.

Karima has toured the UK and Europe extensively with her captivating performances – She has graced the major stages supporting such artists as Paul Simon/ The Stereophonics / Jack Savoretti / Patti Smith and Amy Winehouse.

Please note this gig is a standing event in the Waterside‘s Robert Bolt Theatre.

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