December 4th 2007 (i)
(two events)
OPENING NIGHT AT BB KINGS!!!!
• Soulfarm, The Sarah Aroeste & Roberto Rodriguez Projet, and Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
with very special guest Consuelo Luz!
@ BB Kings
237 West 42nd St
Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm / $18 adv / $22 door
<> Soulfarm teams up with SMF to present a beautiful night of mixed Middle Eastern sounds. Our BB Kings show this year will include Ayelet Rose Gottlieb who blew away the SMF audience last year at the Jewish Museum as part of our Women of Tzadik series. Her music is a theatrical journey of poetic sounds. Sarah Aroeste joins the bill performing and preserving the obscure and up tempo Ladino rhythms along with very very special guest Consuelo Luz from New Mexico!
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SEPHARDIC SCHOLARSHIP SERIES (Sepharad: New Approaches to a Musical Identity)
• Panelist EVAN RAPPORT / SMADAR LEVI / SAM THOMAS
performances by Smadar and Asefa
@ The Graduate Center CUNY main PHD campus
34th and 5 Ave
6:30pm / $10 door
<> Building upon last year’s success, the Sephardic Scholarship Serieswill host two scholars and two bands together for aperformance-based forum on Sephardic music today. At the forefront ofthis renaissance in Sephardic arts is the Third Annual SephardicMusic Festival. In conjunction with this festival, the SephardicScholarship Series provides an opportunity to explore aspects ofSephardic musical culture.
Performances by Smadar and Asefa will be followed by an audience-interactive panel discussion with the artists and with ethnomusicologists Samuel Thomas and Evan Rapport aboutthe field of Sephardic Jewish music. The primary focus of discussionwill center on the role of modernity in Sephardic music, includinghow these artists negotiate preservation and innovation.
* Curated by Samuel R. Thomas – Co-sponsored by: The Foundation for Iberian Music, The Institute for Sephardic Studies, The Ph.D Program in Ethnomusicology, The Middle Eastern and Middle Eastern American Center, Jewish Awareness Through Music, Shemspeed & Modular Moods
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December 5th 2007 (ii)
GHETTO BEATS: JEWISH MUSICAL NIGHTLIFE, FROM ITALY TO NEW YORK
• Diwon & The Male Choir of Congregation Shearith Israel, directed by Leon Hyman
@ Center for jewish History
15 West 16th St.
Tel 212-294-8350
8pm / $15/$12 for ASF and YUM members
<> This performance pairs the repertoire of late-Renaissance and Baroque art music from Italy (such as the Hebrew Cantata “Ebraica in Dialogo,” by 17th century Venetian composer, Carlo Grossi) with the contemporary resurgence of Sephardic Jewish music in New York City neighborhoods. The Renaissance Jewish repertoire will be performed by the male choir of Congregation Shearith Israel, directed by Leon Hyman. It will be followed by an after-party with Diwon, mixing contemporary beats based on the Sephardic musical heritage. * Currated by The American Sephardi Federation and Yeshiva University Museum
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December 6th 2007 (iii)
(two events)
POETIC SPAIN
• Gerard Edery & The Hebrew Mamita
@ Spanish Portugusse Synagaogue
3 West 70th St. at Central Park West
7pm / $15 adv or $18 door / all ages
<> Gerard Edery and his band will transport the audience to Spain with his Classical Spanish guitar and flamenco-inspired Sephardic songs in Hebrew and Ladino mixed with Middle Eastern Hazzanut. Vanessa Hidary a.k.a. the Hebrew Mamita, takes poetry and performance to a new level with her spoken word poetry based on her Sephardic identity.
RSVP to Alana 212-873-0300 x209
alana.shultz@shearithisrael.org
BALAGAN BOOGALOO
• DJ BALAGAN & Diwon will keep you dancing all night!
@ 325 E. 6th Street (b/w 1st & 2nd Aves)
9pm / $10 at www.acteva.com by 12/4; $15 day of (includes open bar!!! & latkes) / 21+
<> This Sephardic, Freestyle, Afro Beat, & Israeli Hip Hop Party is unlike any other in the city. Village Voice dubbed the Balagan party, “Stereotype-defying music.” and the NY Time Out made it their critic’s pick. Come see what all the fuss is about.
co-sponsored by the 14th Street Y (14StreetY.org), Sixth Street Community Synagogue (eastvillageshul.com) and PresenTense Magazine (presentensemagazine.org)
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December 7th 2007 (iiii)
SMF’S New Shabbat Table: Shabbat Dinner with Spirit
• Hosted by Y-Love
@ JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street
9pm / $28.00 – Member / $28.00 – Non-Member
<> Y-Love is the stage name of Jewish hip-hop musician Yitz Jordan. Y-Love converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2000, and later took on the traditions of Hasidism (the mystical branch of Orthodox Judaism). He is among the most innovative freestylers on the scene, weaving seamless polyglot rhymes in English, Arabic, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Most unique is Y-Love’s revival of Aramaic, the language used to discuss Jewish Law and Kabbalah. With each word he spits in the tongue of ancient Babylon, Y-Love breathes new life into hip-hop, one beat at a time.
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December 8th 2007 (iiiii)
(two events)
SPIN AROUND THE WORLD! (THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
FOR THE HADAG NACHASH SHOW)
• Y-Love, Diwon plus special guests from the show!!!
@ Drom
Ave A (b/w 5th & 6th)
10:30pm / Only $5 with RSVP, show ticket or Student I.D./$10 without
email rsvp@shemspeed.com
with “spin me” in the subject.
NOTE: RSVP does not ensure entrance, it simply saves you $5 at the door. . To ensure entree come early!!!! space is limited!
<> SMF’s night of celebration beyond any other. A celebration of cultures with an emphasis on Sephardic music of all types. A night of speciial guests coming to jel the musics of their worlds in a room full party people!
* Brought to you by Hillels of Baruch, Brooklyn, CSI, Hunter, LIU, Queens and JAFI, EZRA, COJECO, RAJE, Together with Shemspeed and Sephardic Music Festival with co-sponsorship by MASA, Hagshama, Hasbara, IPC.
The 8 Featuring Hadag Nachash, Budos Band, & Soulico
@ Webster Hall
8pm-11pm / $25
presented by JDub Records + Taglit-birthright Israel (check out goeight.com for more info)
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December 9th 2007 (iiiiii)
(two events)
SMF’s ANNUAL JOE’S PUB SHOWCASE
• Divahn and Smadar
@ Joe’s Pub
425 Lafayette St (off Astor Place)
Show at 9:30pm
$15 advance / $18 door
<> The SMF’s annual Joe’s Pub show features the fabulous Divahn as the headlining band alongside new an exciting acts from the Sephardic underground. This year we are pleased to debut Smadar and her sextet of arabic slinging Sephardic artists.
LADINO AND THE MUSIC OF SEPHARDIC SPAIN
• Aviva
@ West Bank Café
407 W 42nd St. (B/w 9th & 10th)
Doors 6:30 Show from 7-8pm Sharps
$15 cover + $15 drink min
<> Aviva is a young, rising mezzo-soprano, with a rich, sultry voice far beyond her years. For the SMF Aviva will feature opratic fusing of Arabic, Ladino and Flamenco styles. A night unlike all others this Chanukah year.
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December 10th 2007 (iiiiiii)
SMF’s FEATURED ISRAELI BAND
PSHUTEI HAAM (EX SHOTEI HANEVUA)
• Pshutei Ha’am (Simple People), Eyal Maoz & Adam Matta Duo and Heedoosh
(hosted by Y-Love and Diwon)
@ Knitting Factory (Main Space)
74 Leonard St
8pm / $25 / All Ages
<> We are very excited to be able to bring in Pshutei Ha’am from Israel to headline this years SMF! The group which is formed of the founding members of the world famnous, Shotei Hanevua bring Middle Eastern melodies with funk and electronic grooves. Performing for two exclusive nights at the Knitting Factory along with local Sephardic Heroes, Edom and Heedoosh, hosted by Y-Love and Diwon. This is one of two eveings you do not want to miss.
sponsored by The Israeli Consulate
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December 11th 2007 (iiiiiiii)
(two events)
SMF’s FEATURED ISRAELI BAND
PSHUTEI HAAM (EX SHOTEI HANEVUA)
• Pshutei Ha’am (Simple People), Asefa, and Pharaoh’s Daughter
(hosted by Y-Love and Diwon)
@ Knitting Factory (Main Space)
74 Leonard St
8pm / $25 / All Ages
<> We are very excited to be able to bring in Pshutei Ha’am from Israel to headline this years SMF! The group which is formed of the founding members of the world famnous, Shotei Hanevua bring Middle Eastern melodies with funk and electronic grooves. Performing for two exclusive nights at the Knitting Factory along with local Sephardic Heroes, Pharaoh’s Daughter, and Asefa, hosted by Y-Love and Diwon. This is one of two eveings you do not want to miss.
sponsored by The Israeli Consulate
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ISRAELI GUITAR LEGEND DEBUTS NEW SEPHARDIC MATERIAL!
• Yosi Piamenta/Heavenly Jams Band with opening band, The Rock of David
@ South Paw
125 5th Ave, Park Slope
8pm / $15 cover
<> Yosi Piamenta jumped on the scene in Israel and was immediately dubbed the Jewish Jimi Hendrix after year of releases and thousands of fans he made a second coming with stints of being featured at Matisyahu shows and his new album being released at the same time as SMF!
“The Rock of David”, a jewish rock band featuring musical prodigies Yehuda Piamenta and the Bitton Brothers. This band of third and fourth generation musicians is the newest threat to the neighborhood peace. Yehuda Piamenta takes after his father with outrageous guitar soloing, and the Bitton Brothers bring to the mix powerful vocals and thunderous percussion, flavored from a middle eastern blues background.
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May 1st 2007
DAVID BROZA
@ Makor
35 West 67th St.
NYC – 8 PM – $35
Legendary Israeli rock star David Broza is a captivating, compelling artist whose unique music truly knows no borders. Critics have described this intense performer as a “post-modern Leonard Cohen.” After performing for hundreds of fans over the past six years at Makor, Broza returns for one last show on this stage before Makor moves downtown.
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May 5th 2007
Balagan Boogaloo
with THE SWAY MACHINERY (feat. BRIAN CHASE the YEAH YEAH YEAH’s) / SMADAR / DJ SHOTNEZ (Balkan Beat Box) / DJ BALAGAN
@ MAKOR
35 West 67th st.
NYC – 8pm – $12Adv/ $15door (Buy Now)
The Bhangra, Baile Funk, New Mediterranio & Afro Beat Party. A party unlike any other in the city. Village Voice dubbed the Balagan party, “Stereotype-defying music.” and the NY Time Out made it their critic’s pick. Come see what all the fuss is about. The SMF Preview edition of the Balgan brings two incredible live sets by The Sway Machinery and Smadar!
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May 14th 2007
PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER CD Release Party
@ Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St
NYC – 7:30pm $25 (Buy Now)
Pharaoh’s Daughter celebrates “Haran” which will be released at this new beautiful venue. $25 covers entry and a copy of the new CD.
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May 16th 2007
SARAH AROESTE BAND CD Release Concert
with THE HEBREW MAMITA / FRANK LONDON’S BRASS ALLSTAR / SCOTT KETTNER’S MARACATU / Diwon
@ Knitting Factory
74 Leonard street
NYC – 8 PM / $15 Advance; $18 Door (Buy Now)
Celebrate the release of Sarah Aroeste Band’s new album, Puertas!!! A night of sizzling Sephardic music mixed with infectious Brazilian drumming and hip hop.
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May 17th 2007
Two Generations of Jewish Avant-Garde: Frank London meets Frantic Turtle
@ Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (b/n Bleecker & Houston)
NYC – 7:30 PM / $6
Grammy-winning downtown legend Frank London brings together a band of seasoned improvisers to play a set of extended jams inspired by Ethiopian pop music of the ’70’s. Opening for him is the jazz-poetry/avant-punk outfit Frantic Turtle, doing a Yehuda HaLevy inspired set – poetics of the mystical antinomian ecstasy, Hebraic archetypes washed in the exegetical arak, straight no chaser from Toledo basements and into New York underground. The concluding collaboration session will rip through age-roofs and convention-chairs!!
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