presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel in Philadelphia as part of the 2014 Israeli JazzPhest
Led by Yemenite Israeli-born vocalist-gimbri player Ravid Kahalani, Yemen Blues has been lauded by the New York Times and Time Out Chicago for it’s hybrid musical stylings and message of unity and togetherness. For the third year in a row, this international super group takes the Bride by storm with their fusion of American jazz, soul, funk, and eclectic folk music.
Ravid Kahalani – Vocal & Gimbri
Shanir Blumenkranz – Bass & Oud
Rony Iwryn – Percussion
Itamar Doari – Percussion
Itamar Borochov – Trumpet
Hailey Niswanger – Sax
Brian Marsella – Keys
Sound – TBA
