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Well-known composer and instrumentalist, the Israeli of Iraqui origin: Yair Dalal, has composed works for grand
events such as the Nobel Prize Ceremony for Shimon Peres. Activist for peaceful co-existence between Arabs and
Jews, his Al Ol Ensemble is formed of Jewish and Arabic musicians to create a unique sound, based on the folklore of the
Middle East, but also with influences of Balkan Music, Jazz and Blues. An
unforgettable experience that will transport the listener to the far end of the Mediterranean Sea. |
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Yair Dalal, as a soloist and with his ensemble, is a
leading figure in the Israeli music scene and within contemporary world
music.
Born in Israel, 1955 to parents who emigrated from Iraq, Yair Dalal was
in his childhood surrounded by the sounds of traditional oriental Jewish
and Arabic music and has also classical European violin training.
Hence, his musical skills vary from classical European music to jazz,
rock, blues and Arabic folk and classical music. His background as one
of the latest representatives of Arab Jewish music from Iraq, has
allowed him to develop this rare mix of traditional and modern, Jewish
and Arabic, Oriental and Western. His great talent is exemplified in his
rare mixture combining these often-conflicting trends.
In the music of Dalal and AL OL these often-dissonant musical styles
resonate
peacefully and celebrate the ethnic traditions in which they are rooted.
Yair Dalal as a scholar, teaching in academic institutions, and
performer is
committed to the continuation of the Judeo Arabic tradition which
developed
throughout thousands of years in Moslem countries:( the Iraqi maqam and
the
Andalousian Nubah. )This tradition was unfortunately stopped by force
due to
the political situation.
His musical and social activities have led to several projects such as:
"Shalom-Salaam" ,1994 and at the Nobel Peace prize gala
concert, both in
Norway ,The Azazme project, The Mediterranean Musical conference, the
establishing of the Middle East Session and several collaborations
between
musicians; in particular between Jews and Arabs.
Yair Dalal's cooperation with international musicians from various
musical genres includes work with: Maestro Zubin Mehta and the Oslo
Philharmonic Orchestra , Gli Scapoli men's choir, Bel Canto group (Norway)
, the Israel Chamber Orchestra,HESPERION XXI - Jordi Savall &
Montserrat Figueras (Spain) L. Shankar (India/USA), Rony Someck
(Israel), Youssef Yakoub Shem Tov (Iraq /Israel) Michel Bismuth (France)
, Josi Arnheim - Israeli Philharmonic
Orchestra , Ken Zuckerman (USA/Switserland ) Musicians from Radjistan ,
Armand Amar (France) , Maestro Shlomo Mintz and Amnon Weinstein.
(Israel, Maurice el Medioni (Algeria/France), Hamza El Din(Eygept/USA)
and others.
Yair Dalal performs around the globe as a solo artist and with his
ensemble at music festivals ; including world music ,folk ,jazz and
classical.
Like the timeslessness of the tradition and rhythms of Dalal's
composition, the
music is inescapably coalescent ,about shared traditions, shared
instrumentation the vastness of desert time and space and about peace. |
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