Yasmine became known with Soapkills, the duo she founded in Beirut, which must have been the first indie/electronic band to appear in the Middle East. The music of Soapkills quickly became the soundtrack to the vibrant, young arts scene which developed in postwar Lebanon, the band gradually acquired an emblematic status and, to this day, Yasmine is considered as an undergound icon throughout the Arab world.
Yasmine moved to Paris a few years ago, and started working with Mirwais (who was part of French electronic new wave band Taxi Girl in the 80s, and produced/co-wrote Madonna's "Music" as well as the "American Life" ...
YASMINE HAMDAN to play special screenings of Jim Jarmusch's new film
Yasmine and other musicians from the "Only Lovers Left Alive" soundtrack to perform at launch parties.
To launch the new Jim Jarmusch film "Only Lovers Left Alive" (starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston) two special events will take place in Cologne and Berlin, at which the film screening will be followed by a live show by artists who wrote and recorded music for the film's soundtrack, including YASMINE HAMDAN, Zola Jesus, Jim Jarmusch's band, SQÜRL, White Hills and Jozef Van Wissem.
The first event in Cologne takes place with screenings at Cinenova/Off Broadway followed by a live show at Herbrands on December 10th.
The second event in Berlin takes place with screenings at Kino International and Filmtheater am Friedrichshain followed by a live show at Tresor on December 12th.
Both events are put together by ATP and Cinema Paradiso.
Tickets for the events are €27.50 and are available here. Both shows are 18+ only. Please bring sunglasses and gloves.
P.S. Yasmine appears onscreen in the film, singing her song "HAL" (which is featured in her debut solo album "Ya Nass").
