Happy return as ex-pupil heads home for concert

A FORMER Ysgol y Preseli pupil is returning to West Wales for agig.

Since leaving school Ziad Jabero has been creating a buzz on thefestival circuits with his band The Baghdaddies.

Brought up in Blaenffos, Ziad's studies took him to Newcastleuniversity.

It was there that he put his multi-dextrous musical talents togood use, when he co-formed The Baghdaddies in 1996.

Since then, the band, who fuse Balkan flavours with Caribbeangrooves, Middle Eastern rhythms and healthy doses of ska, jazz, andpunk, have become solid features on the international stages.Touring the far reaches of the globe extensively for the past 14years.

Awaiting his 20 year Preseli school reunion this October, Ziadlists one highlight of his prolific 100-shows-a-year schedule asplaying with The Flying Dragon Circus.

Launched in Beijing, the ground-breaking blend of western andChinese circus, was directed by legendary Archaos founder PierroBidon, and scored by highly respected Chinese composer, Yang Le.

From crowds of over 50,000 people at Brighton's Millennium Eveparty, to rubbing shoulders with royalty at the Royal Opera House,the Baghdaddies return once more to Queen's Hall, Narberth, andpromise to deliver their world renowned uplifting and infectiouslydanceable tunes, with hypnotic five part harmonies, blistering brassand a rhythm section you can't keep still to.

The Baghdaddies will be performing Friday, September 10, withsupport from local hip-hop crew, Regime. Tickets are Pounds 10 orPounds 8 for Span Arts members.