Israeli world music ensemble Habrera Hativeet has captivated audiences
with its eclectic mix of Sephardic, North African and Middle Eastern
influences for more than two decades. They are renowned for
bringing the music of Jews from Arab countries into the Israeli
cultural mainstream, and for introducing a unique Israeli sound
to music lovers around the world.
Shlomo Bar, the group's founder and moving spirit, draws on Biblical and modern Israeli themes for his original music, linking Israel's past with its future. Shlomo Bar & Habrera Hativeet
Sunday, March 23, 1:00pm
Foot-stomping klezmer and Yiddish rock n roll will delight the whole
family in this lively matinee showcasing mandolinist/guitarist Gerry
Tenney and his Bay Area all-star band, California Klezmer.
The rich heritage of Yiddish culture comes to life for young audiences
with the ensemble's playful mix of music, songs and stories.
In loving memory of Louise Taub, dedicated teacher and committed
peace activist, sponsored by a friend of the Festival.
The Andy Statman Trio
Sunday, March 23, 7:30pm
Internationally acclaimed clarinet and mandolin master Andy Statman
leads a transcendent musical journey from Jewish mysticism through
jazz to bluegrass. The protÈgÈ of the legendary klezmer
clarinetist Dave Tarras, Statman has appeared on over 100 recordings,
and profiles of his life and music have been featured on CBS, CNN
and National Public Radio.
Andy Statman unearths the soul of Jewish music (The New York Times)
while pushing forward to the New World with his mandolin fusions
(The New Yorker). This is not a music bound by denomination, but
a beautiful, vital sound full of heat, heart, and a love of GodÖ
(Rolling Stone)
Co-sponsored by the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life & Culture,
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco,
Congregation Emanu-El, and Moses, Susan & Michael Libitzky.