Monsieur Doumani & Howa Jani Project of Neta Elkayam

Mon Jul 21, 2014

20:30

Location

Cultural Centre of the University of Cyprus
Manor House on Axiotheas Steet
Old Nicosia
Nicosia, Nicosia

Description

In an attempt to open a cultural dialogue with the countries neighbouring Cyprus, the local band Monsieur Doumani has invited the Howa Jani Project from Jerusalem for an interesting twofold concert. The Howa Jani Project led by Neta Elkayam has achieved much recognition in the recent years and represents the new generation of musicians in Israel. Based in Jerusalem, they revisit in their own distinct way the traditional music of North Africa with emphasis on the music of the Moroccan Jews. The Cypriot group Monsieur Doumani is also known for its innovative approach to the traditional music of Cyprus and have already established a name on the international world music scene. The result of their cooperation is a musical encounter with an intense Mediterranean flavour.

In cooperation with the Embassy of Israel to Cyprus

Howa Jani (Israel)
Neta Elkayam: vocals
Amit Hai Cohen: piano
Elad Levi: violin
Netanel Ben Shitrit: darbuka
Gal Maestro: double bass

Monsieur Doumani (Cyprus)
Dimitris Yasemidis: wind instruments
Angelos Ionas: guitar
Antonis Antoniou: tzouras