Live from the Atherton: Bassel & The Supernaturals

Shangri La and Hawaiʻi Public Radio come together for a special Live From the Atherton performance featuring Bassel & The Supernaturals — an unforgettable night of music rooted in heritage, rhythm, and cultural exchange.

Join us for an evening with Bassel & The Supernaturals in person at our Honolulu studio at 738 Kāheka Street. This performance will be recorded for future broadcasts and online content.

Bassel & The Supernaturals
Thursday, March 26
Show starts at 6:00 p.m.

Bassel & The Supernaturals tell the story of frontman Bassel Almadani’s experience as a first-generation Syrian-American through soulful melodies, funk-driven rhythms, and deeply personal lyrics exploring love, loss, identity, and the ongoing war in Syria. Echoing the spirit of Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, and Steely Dan, the band blends joy and social consciousness into an infectious sound that resonates with diverse audiences across North America. In May 2024, the group made their national television debut representing Chicago in the season finale of PBS’s The Express Way with Dulé Hill, highlighting Bassel’s journey as the child of Syrian immigrants and the transformative power of the arts.

Since forming, Bassel & The Supernaturals have performed more than 400 concerts and advocacy events at venues and festivals including SXSW, the John F. Kennedy Center, Summerfest, Millennium Park, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, while supporting artists such as Youssou N’Dour, Brother Ali, and Emancipator. Beyond the stage, the band works closely with organizations on residencies and events that build empathy for refugees and immigrants, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Karam Foundation. Their releases have been featured by PBS, Vice/Noisey, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Spotify, reflecting a career that seamlessly bridges artistry, storytelling, and social impact.
Learn more about Bassel & The Supernaturals: https://www.basselmusic.com/

See more from our presenting partner, Shangri La:

Website: https://shangrilahawaii.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC47v7WYGcfEndSk1QS23Hw
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Live from the Atherton begins at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Doors open thirty minutes before the show starts.

This event will be filmed, recorded and photographed. Your presence constitutes your release of all rights to your recorded voice and image, which may be used in projects by Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

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Parking: Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood (metered parking is free after 6 p.m.).

Mahalo to HMSA for their sponsorship of our HPR “Live from the Atherton” events.

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