ELIYAHU & THE QADIM ENSEMBLE: Mystical Music Of The Near East

Acclaimed for their passionate performances, The Qadim Ensemble is comprised of accomplished and acclaimed musicians. The San Francisco based band has attracted a growing global audience who are responding to their authentic musicianship and timely message.  Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning “ancient” as well as “that which will come.”   Their repertoire includes Arabic, Jewish, Turkish Sufi, Hebrew-Yemenite, Armenian, Ladino and Moroccan music, celebrating the common musical and spiritual heritage of the region’s cultures, while honoring the great diversity found within them.  Their most recent CD, Eastern Wind, received raving reviews world-wide, reaching #7 on Billboard’s World Music charts!
Eliyahu Sills – ney (reed flute)
Rachel Valfer Sills – oud and lead vocals
Faisal Zedan – darbukkah, riqq & daf
Geri Hegedus – Turkish baglama saz, divan saz, persian setar, oud

“Truly world music, some of the most open, human music you’ll hear . . . Essential”  – East Bay Express

“Beautifully presented, the players bring superb musicianship and palpable enthusiasm to each performance. Eliyahu’s ney flute along with Rachel’s succulent vocals are stars . . . creating a sense of human communication with the divine.”   – All Things Considered, NPR

“Visionary . . . achingly beautiful . . .” – San Francisco Chronicle

“An amazing talent . . .Their instrumental capabilities are incredible to behold and the interplay is remarkable . . . breathtaking, sweeping vocals . . . The voices and instruments swell with sumptuousness, filling traditional Jewish, Armenian, Moroccan, Egyptian, and Turkish music with life.”  – Jordan Richardson, blogcritics.org

“Rooted in history but infused with a hope for a brighter, more unified tomorrow, Qadim will take you on a beautiful musical journey.” – Portland Tribune

“From the moment the members of Eliyahu Sills’ ensemble pick up their instruments, the music of some of the world’s most ancient cultures comes pouring from the stage in staggering waves.”
-Oakland Tribune

www.QadimMusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q84cF23HZ5A&feature=player_embedded

$15 admission.  Doors at 6:30 pm. Show at 7:00 pm.