Eliyahu & The Qadim Ensemble March 12, 2011

Bringing peace and understanding through the music of the Jews, Muslims, and Christians of the cradle of civilization. Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning 'ancient' as well as 'that which will come.' Their repertoire includes Jewish music from throughout the region, Arabic, Turkish Sufi, Hebrew-Yemenite, Ladino, Armenian, Greek 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 received great reviews world wide, including on NPR, and reached #7 on Billboard's World Music charts! “Listeners are deeply moved” -Jewish Telegraph, London. “Visionary . . . achingly beautiful . . .” -San Francisco Chronicle. "The Jewish and Arabic musicians who comprise this eclectic world-music ensemble show the power of unity." -The Boston Globe. “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. Find out more about them! Go to www.qadimmusic.com