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Black over White
Israel/2008 English, Hebrew and Amharic (with subtitles) 54 min. Documentary
Idan Raichel is an Israeli musician/composer/producer known for specializing in the fusion of musical traditions of many nations. Called the Idan Raichel Project, it has captured the imagination, and following, of people around the world. In 2006, the group conducted a tour to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and for the Israeli band members who were born in Ethiopia, the experience was one of profound emotion. This film follows the group as it anticipates, arrives, and performs in the heart of Africa. Great music throughout.
West Bank Story
USA/2005 English (20 minutes)
The humorous Oscar winning short film spoofs the Middle East crisis. It won Best Short Feature at the Academy Awards.
After the two films:
"DESERT ROOTS"-
Oscar winning composer, world music producer Yuval Ron (Oud) and International Percussionist and educator Dror Sinai, with talented musician Peter Jaques will take you on a Journey of Jewish World Music.
You'll love the songs of the Middle East and North Africa deserts. Includes songs in Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic, Ladino, and Turkish. Besides his Academy Award for West Bank Story, Yuval has a long list of musical credits including Sleeper Cell, Someone to Die For, Oliver Twist and Goldas Balcony.
Dror Sinai is an international performer, educator, as well as the Founder of Rhythm Fusion, Inc. in Santa Cruz. In 2002, he received the Gail Rich award for supporting the arts..Peter Jacques directs the Brass Menazeri Balkan Brass Band which won the Best International Band category in the SF Weekly's Reader Choice awards.
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