Golden Land Concerts & Connections

2012 ROSTER


			YEMEN BLUES - Ravid Kahalani's breathtaking stage presence and musical wizardry have generated a loud international buzz about this musical ensemble. The group had a major breakthrough with their performance at WOMEX in Copenhagen, and has already been invited to numerous festivals and venues world-wide. Most recently a sensation at Globalfest. Listen to / download the full concert at NY's Globalfest 2012 (NPR) Great write up of Yemen Blues in Time Out Chicago! Tour Alert

			NOA - Israeli superstar Noa will tour the WESTERN STATES and provinces of North America in MARCH 2012. She is not only one of the world's most acclaimed female vocalists, but an active and passionate advocate for Peace in the Middle East. Tour Alert

			MIRA AWAD - One of Israel's most successful actresses, singers, songwriters, TV stars, MIRA AWAD is a Palestinian/Israeli performer with a growing international following. Her debut album on SONY/SPAIN will consist of original English songs, and will include some Arabic songs. Mira will tour the US in March 2012. Tour Alert

			AVISHAI COHEN - The amazing and charismatic bassist/composer has become a superstar in the European market, as he explores new musical horizons, and uses voice and words as new layer of expression on top of his world renowned jazz stylings. Avishai will tour Jazz Festivals and summer venues in North America in June/July 2012. Tour Alert

			PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER - The beautiful music of Pharaoh's Daughter is a blend of Middle Eastern, Chassidic, Contmporary Rock/Jazz, exhuding passion and excitement. Including Pharaoh's Daughter in your performing arts seies guarantees a night of pulsating, rich and original music that will please any audience of any age and background.

			MEG OKURA's Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble - Violin virtuoso Megumi Okura has created a gorgeous original sound that draws inspiration from her Japanese heritage, and her training as a classical European style violinist, and her years of jamming in the New York Jazz scene. The result is a hauntingly beautiful musical feast, that evokes emotion in the audience, and earns standing ovations.

			SoCalled - the hip-hop/klezmer/funk genius from Montreal is the subject of a National Film Board documentary released earlier this year at South By Southwest by YouTube. Exciting and original performances geared to audiences in their 20's & 30's - but appealing to everyone as well.

			Neshama Carlebach and the Green Pastures Baptist Church Choir - Following in the tradition of soul singing and storytelling established by her father, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Higher & Higher is the intersection of faith and talent, an album written from the perspective of a particular faith that applies to all. Written by a rabbi, performed by his daughter and a Baptist choir, the songs preach in the least secular way, sharing a message of unity and hope. Neshama's talent and charisma endear her to people of all ages as she performs throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Israel.

			CIRCUMCISE ME - Yisrael Campbell's hysterical one man Off-Broadway comedy hit tells the story of a convert to Judaism going through 3 separate conversions - each with its own ritual - shall we say "trimming". It's a beautiful and moving theatrical journey as told by a very funny guy.

			MAGDA FISHMAN - The gorgeous voice and soulful trumpet playing of Magda Fishman are reasons for her growing popularity in the Jewish and Israeli-American concert scenes. Her range of genres is wide - from Broadway and Hollywood standards to hot jazz, from Israeli chestnuts to Cantorial gems, audiences come awayhooked on the talent and musicality of Magda. Tour Alert

			ShirLaLa - The darling of the pre-K Rock scene, Shira Kline rocks out with the little ones around the holidays, on Shabbat, or on any occasion, giving the kids a real celebration of their heritage.

			OTHER FEATURED ARTISTS FOR 2012

			Golem Soulfarm The Afro-Semitic Experience Zalmen Mlotek's Magical World of Yiddish Song Avram Pengas & the Noga Group Margot Leverett & the Klezmer Mountain Boys The Strauss-Warschauer Duo HaBanot Nechama Din Din Aviv Gerard Edery's Caravan Ensemble Presents The Spirit of Sepharad Alberto Mizrahi - 'My World' Julie Silver

Our full Roster is at goldenland.com/roster

Click here for the showcase schedule presented at APAP 2012

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