Thousands of people from all over the world have been partying hard in Birmingham this weekend during the 'Celebrating Sanctuary' free open air festival in Victoria Square as part of Refugee Week.
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"Everybody loves music," says Celebrating Sanctuary co-ordinator Howard Saunders. "And this year people will have the chance to enjoy top bands from around the globe."
Celebrating Sanctuary offers people the chance to enjoy the different cultures refugees bring to Birmingham and helps people understand why people are forced to flee their countries.
Stars who took to the stage on Saturday (June 14) included African Ben Okafor, once a child soldier, who brings together a blend of folk, reggae, ska and a little jazz.
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Also on stage were MoMo playing club music created from Moroccan sounds and who have appeared in front of worldwide audiences such as the 30,000 people who saw in the New Year in Genova.
Oi-Va-Voi, nominated for a Radio 3 BBC World Music Award, are also in the line up and offers a new sound in dance music through exploring traditional Eastern Europe and the Jewish music.
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