International artist kicks off The Hub’s free lunchtime concert series

A free lunchtime concert series will bring world music and vibrant international artists to the stage at Lichfield’s The Hub at St Mary’s.

The series kicks off on Wednesday 25 March (12pm) with Germa Adan (pictured) - a composer, vocalist and string musician whose music traverses Haitian, American and British folk traditions, the rich sonic languages of the Afro-diaspora and the improvisational spirit of jazz.

Born in Les Cayes, Haiti and raised between the US and the UK, Germa’s transatlantic journey informs a sound that is both rooted and exploratory.

Her performances blend layered string and vocal harmonies with poetic storytelling and social consciousness – inviting audiences into immersive musical experiences that speak to ancestry, memory and connection.

She has performed at major UK venues and festivals including Birmingham Symphony Hall, Cecil Sharp House, Migration Matters Festival, Moseley Folk Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival and Manchester Folk Festival.

Whether performing solo or in collaboration, Germa’s work centres on musical dialogue, community and deep listening.

Her second album, Borderlines & Bloodlines, draws on Haitian heritage, literature and oral history.

Featuring collaborations with British jazz artist Xhosa Cole and Senegalese kora player Kadialy Kouyate, the album was named one of Folk Alley’s Best Trad Albums of 2023 and praised for its emotional depth and genre-defying spirit.

The Hub creative director, Anthony Evans, said: “Music is shaped by culture and identity and our lunchtime Home series has been curated to perfectly demonstrate the universal importance music plays in our lives.”

This is a free concert and tickets are not required.

Capacity is limited (first come, first served) and the venue’s coffee shop will be open before and after the concert.

This event is supported by Arts Council England.