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SUMMARY:Sacred Sounds of the Middle East: Film & Concert!
DESCRIPTION:ST. PAUL\, MN\n\n\n\n$18 / $15 JCC Member Value Price\n\nNo one
  turned away for lack of funds\; contact boxoffice@minnesotajcc.org or 6
 51.448.7472 for questions\, financial assistance or to reserve tickets ove
 r the phone.\n\n2pm Film Screening: Egypt\, A Love Song\n\n2022 / 74 min 
 / Israel / Hebrew\, Arabic\, English\n\nIris Zaki embarks on an intimate j
 ourney with her father through the extraordinary story of her legendary gr
 andmother\, the Egyptian singer Souad Zaki. A cinematic project that spans
  generations and continents\, unpacking the complex relationship of Jewish
 /Arab identity and culture.\n\n3:30-4pm Intermission with refreshments\n
 \n4pm Bridging Cultures Concert: Eliyahu Sills (Flute) and Faisal Zedan (P
 ercussion) of the Qadim Ensemble\n\nEliyahu Sills and Faisal Zedan offer a
 n enchanting experience of music that transcends cultural and religious bo
 undaries. With over two decades of collaboration\, they have cultivated a 
 profound synergy that resonates deeply with audiences. Eliyahu's mastery o
 f ancient flutes from various Middle Eastern and Indian traditions\, coupl
 ed with Faisal's skillful percussion\, creates a rich tapestry of sound th
 at transports listeners to distant lands and ancient times.\n\nThrough the
 ir performance\, they bridge cultures and unite hearts\, inviting audience
 s on a journey of spiritual and musical discovery. Eliyahu's expertise wit
 h instruments like the Persian Nay\, Turkish Ney\, Arabic Nai\, and Hindus
 tani Bansuri\, alongside Faisal's command of traditional Middle Eastern dr
 ums\, allows them to evoke the essence of ancestral traditions. Their conc
 ert is more than just a musical performance\; it's a profound exploration 
 of heritage\, harmony\, and the universal language of music.\n\nEliyahu Si
 lls is a highly acclaimed musician known for his mastery of multiple inst
 ruments and his dedication to bridging diverse musical traditions. With a 
 deep love for his art\, Eliyahu explores folkloric and spiritual music fro
 m various Middle Eastern lineages\, Indian Hindustani Ragas\, and the mult
 ifaceted branches of African-American music.\n\nAs the leader of The Qadim
  Ensemble\, Eliyahu showcases his dedication to uniting cultures through m
 usic. He and his band have earned recognition with their performances and 
 recordings\, including one album that reached #7 on Billboard’s World Mu
 sic charts. Eliyahu captivates audiences with soulful performances. His au
 thenticity and skill resonate deeply\, drawing listeners into the rich tap
 estry of his musical expression.\n\nWith over three decades of experience 
 and mastery of instruments including the bansuri\, ney\, and upright bass\
 , Eliyahu continues to enchant audiences nationwide\, from large concerts 
 to intimate solo performances.\n\nFaisal Zedan\, Hand Percussion - Born i
 n Beirut\, Lebanon\, and raised in Oum Dbaib\, Syria\, Faisal Zedan grew u
 p impassioned with the derbekki drum. At the age of 15\, he embarked on a 
 journey of learning through exposure to a wide repertoire of Arabic classi
 cal and contemporary music. A great love for drumming and years of practic
 e resulted in his mastery of Arabic percussion instruments including derbe
 kki\, dahullah\, riq and def (Arabic/Turkish frame drum).\n\n“Superb mus
 icianship and palpable enthusiasm to each performance. Eliyahu’s ney flu
 te...creating a sense of human communication with the divine.”\n\n— Al
 l Things Considered\, NPR\n\n"An organic blend of ancient and modern...stu
 nning...expressive...warm...a magical collection...full of heart\, passion
 \, and virtuosity." -Seamus Fitzpatrick\, Staccatofy\n\nEliyahuMusic.com
 \n\nThis event is part of Minnesota JCC's 30th year Twin Cities Jewish Fil
 m Festival celebration and Sephardi/Mizrahi Music Series in the month of J
 uly 2024. See our other events:\n\nJuly 17 (virtual): Tamar's Journey from
  Tunisia to Minnesota through Song\n\nJuly 25: Flory's Flame: A Sephardic 
 Music Legacy through Story and Song\n\nFor the safety and security of our 
 members\, guests and staff\, you must present a government issued ID to g
 ain access to the Minnesota 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 Minnesota JCC\, is a new series of Jewish communal musi
 c experiences in the Twin Cities that connects our diverse community throu
 gh song and story\, roots into Jewish musical traditions from across the d
 iaspora\, and celebrates local contemporary Jewish music. bounashir.org\n
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LOCATION:Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul\, 1375 St. Paul Avenue \, Saint
  Paul\, MN\,  55116\, United States
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