Music cannot stop a war. But it can carry stories, inspire hope and bring people together.

Founded in Gaza City in 2012, Sol Band emerged from a shared dream among young musicians who wanted to use music as a bridge between people, cultures and emotions. Blending Palestinian and Arabic musical traditions with contemporary pop, rock and global sounds, the band has created a powerful and deeply personal sound.

Despite years of war, destruction and displacement, Sol Band has continued making music. After losing both their studio and their homes, the members now live in exile across Europe, where they continue to tell stories of resilience, hope and humanity through their songs.

In recent years, Sol Band has performed at festivals and cultural events across Spain, France, Jordan, Qatar and Norway, earning international recognition for their compelling live performances and authentic artistic voice.

This artist talk is part of the 25th anniversary of the Tromsø–Gaza twin cities and is presented in collaboration with Twin-cities Tromsø-Gaza, Tvibit, True North, Musikkontoret Nord and Tromsø World and supported by Samfunnsløftet / Sparebank1 Nord-Norge.