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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/sacred-sounds-of-the-middle-east-fi
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SUMMARY:Sacred Sounds of the Middle East: Film & Concert!
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n$18 / $15 JCC Member Value Price\n\nNo one turned away fo
 r lack of funds\; contact boxoffice@minnesotajcc.org or 651.448.7472 for q
 uestions\, financial assistance or to reserve tickets over the phone.\n\n2
 pm Film Screening: Egypt\, A Love Song\n\n2022 / 74 min / Israel / Hebrew\
 , Arabic\, English\n\nIris Zaki embarks on an intimate journey with her fa
 ther through the extraordinary story of her legendary grandmother\, the Eg
 yptian singer Souad Zaki. A cinematic project that spans generations and c
 ontinents\, unpacking the complex relationship of Jewish/Arab identity and
  culture.\n\n3:30-4pm Intermission with refreshments\n\n4pm Bridging Cultu
 res Concert: Eliyahu Sills (Flute) and Faisal Zedan (Percussion) of the Qa
 dim Ensemble\n\nEliyahu Sills and Faisal Zedan offer an enchanting experie
 nce of music that transcends cultural and religious boundaries. With over 
 two decades of collaboration\, they have cultivated a profound synergy tha
 t resonates deeply with audiences. Eliyahu's mastery of ancient flutes fro
 m various Middle Eastern and Indian traditions\, coupled with Faisal's ski
 llful percussion\, creates a rich tapestry of sound that transports listen
 ers to distant lands and ancient times.\n\nThrough their performance\, the
 y bridge cultures and unite hearts\, inviting audiences on a journey of sp
 iritual and musical discovery. Eliyahu's expertise with instruments like t
 he Persian Nay\, Turkish Ney\, Arabic Nai\, and Hindustani Bansuri\, along
 side Faisal's command of traditional Middle Eastern drums\, allows them to
  evoke the essence of ancestral traditions. Their concert is more than jus
 t a musical performance\; it's a profound exploration of heritage\, harmon
 y\, and the universal language of music.\n\nEliyahu Sills is a highly accl
 aimed musician known for his mastery of multiple instruments and his dedic
 ation to bridging diverse musical traditions. With a deep love for his art
 \, Eliyahu explores folkloric and spiritual music from various Middle East
 ern lineages\, Indian Hindustani Ragas\, and the multifaceted branches of 
 African-American music.\n\nAs the leader of The Qadim Ensemble\, Eliyahu s
 howcases his dedication to uniting cultures through music. He and his band
  have earned recognition with their performances and recordings\, includin
 g one album that reached #7 on Billboard’s World Music charts. Eliyahu c
 aptivates audiences with soulful performances. His authenticity and skill 
 resonate deeply\, drawing listeners into the rich tapestry of his musical 
 expression.\n\nWith over three decades of experience and mastery of instru
 ments including the bansuri\, ney\, and upright bass\, Eliyahu continues t
 o enchant audiences nationwide\, from large concerts to intimate solo perf
 ormances.\n\nFaisal Zedan\, Hand Percussion - Born in Beirut\, Lebanon\, a
 nd raised in Oum Dbaib\, Syria\, Faisal Zedan grew up impassioned with the
  derbekki drum. At the age of 15\, he embarked on a journey of learning th
 rough exposure to a wide repertoire of Arabic classical and contemporary m
 usic. A great love for drumming and years of practice resulted in his mast
 ery of Arabic percussion instruments including derbekki\, dahullah\, riq a
 nd def (Arabic/Turkish frame drum).\n\n“Superb musicianship and palpable
  enthusiasm to each performance. Eliyahu’s ney flute...creating a sense 
 of human communication with the divine.”\n\n— All Things Considered\, 
 NPR\n\n"An organic blend of ancient and modern...stunning...expressive...w
 arm...a magical collection...full of heart\, passion\, and virtuosity." -S
 eamus Fitzpatrick\, Staccatofy\n\nEliyahuMusic.com\n\nThis event is part o
 f Minnesota JCC's 30th year Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival celebration a
 nd Sephardi/Mizrahi Music Series in the month of July 2024. See our other 
 events:\n\nJuly 17 (virtual): Tamar's Journey from Tunisia to Minnesota th
 rough Song\n\nJuly 25: Flory's Flame: A Sephardic Music Legacy through Sto
 ry and Song\n\nFor the safety and security of our members\, guests and sta
 ff\, you must present a government issued ID to gain access to the Minneso
 ta JCC campuses. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\n\n\n\n\nBo’u Nashir 
 means “Come\, Let’s Sing!”\nBo’u Nashir\, a program of the Minneso
 ta JCC\, is a new series of Jewish communal music experiences in the Twin 
 Cities that connects our diverse community through song and story\, roots 
 into Jewish musical traditions from across the diaspora\, and celebrates l
 ocal contemporary Jewish music. bounashir.org\n\n\n
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 l\, MN\, 55116\, United States
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