Soul of Spain with Yuval Ron Ensemble

The Yuval Ron Ensemble – with guest flamenco artists Andres Vadin and Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" explores the Jewish and Flamenco traditions of Andalusia, Spain. With fiery Flamenco, Sephardic-Jewish music, dance and story telling, the program revisits the Golden Age of Spain, a time when collaboration between the three Abrahamic faiths led to cultural and scientific achievements. The stirring gypsy-flamenco artists evoke Andalusia in the Middle Ages and explore a vision for 21st century as a new time of convivecia (living together in harmony), reconciliation and promoting dialogue and collaboration among Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities worldwide. A beautiful message and a marvelous opportunity to take time out from the daily insanity in which we swill to go on this magical mystery tour led by Yuval Ron.

OUR ARTISTS

Yuval Ron - Oud, Backup Vocal and Artistic Director

Elinor Sitrish - Vocal

Andres Vadin - Guitar

Jamie Papish - Percussion

Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" - Dancer (Bailaora)

LOCATION: The Normal Heights Community Center

4649 Hawley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116, USA

TIME:

Doors open 5:30pm

Show starts at 6pm

WHAT TO EXPECT

It is open seating with the exception of front rows, which are reserved for Peña Members Only.

Day of Event Tickets at Door Only

$50 Cash or Venmo only

Bio:

The Yuval Ron Ensemble endeavors to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance of the people of the Middle East into a unique mystical, spiritual and inspiring musical celebration. The ensemble includes Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists who have been actively involved in creating musical bridges between people of various faiths and ethnic groups worldwide. Led by Award winning composer Yuval Ron (music for Oscar winning film “West Bank Story”) the Ensemble was invited by King of Morocco to appear at the International Sacred Music Festival of Fez, 2009, had the honor to headline the benefit concert for the Dalai Lama’s initiative “Seeds of Compassion,” appeared in numerous international festivals and have been in residency in America’s top universities. such as Yale University, John Hopkins University, University of Chicago, UCLA, Seattle University and Middlebury College.

Our event is sponsored by Alma Flamenca, a Non-Profit organization, which allows us to provide extraordinary concerts at extremely affordable prices. Our organization also encourages arts for the youth, inviting children 9 years of age and under free or upon donation. A youth ticket for ages 10 to 20 is also available at a discounted rate. (Children under 6 may be asked to seat on guardians lap).

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