The Calais Sessions is a collective of creatives from the UK who use the universal language of music to empower and entertain Europe's refugees. Our team travel armed with a colourful array of instruments, and on arrival at camp we connect with the local musicians, hear their stories and see where we can collaborate. Meanwhile, a makeshift studio is set up on site in which to capture these tracks by day, as is a venue to host performances by night. 
Excited news of our arrival travels fast; just under the surface is a deep and heavy yearning for self-expression. From the raw Syrian folk song to the nectar-sweet Ethiopian gospel lullaby, and the clannish Sudanese drum circle to the most infectious Afghan pop, it is clear that Europe has been bestowed a treasure chest of rich and exotic cultural heritage. Let's embrace it we say. 
The project started in a weekend in mid September 2015 when a group of international musicians, based in the UK, went to see if they could find musicians in the camp to collaborate, r