Music

Hashamayim in Memory of Shoshana Zilberstein SYNAGOGUE Choir. Student of Elli Yaffe.

Menachem Bristowski (IL) – an outstanding pianist who has accompanied masters of cantoral art for Cantors’ Concert 20 years. He has collaborated with the Phil- harmonic, the Yuval choir, the New York Philhar- monic Orchestra appearing in the most prestigious concert halls, such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Production: Yosi Notkowitz (IL) Halleluyah Productions, cantors.co.il

Sunday, June 25, 7:00 pm Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24

Our Feet Are at Your Gates, Classics at Noon: Contemporary cantors’ choirs draw on the biblical Klezmer Small Stars tradition of the Levites who played the important role of singers in the Jerusalem Temple. Psalm 122 belongs to the fifteen Psalms which are called “the songs of steps” or “the songs of ascents” (szir hamaalot in Hebrew). One of the most outstand- ing choirs, Kolot Min Hashamayim in Memory of Shoshana Zilberstein conducted by Maestro Ra- fael Biton and the accompanying cantors Tzudik Greenwald, Berel Tzuker and Moshe Fishel, will take you back to Jerusalem at its best, the time of the Temple.

Cantor Tzudik Greenwald (IL) – lyric tenor, one of the most valued cantors of the young generation. Oksana Balatsko (UA), Małgorzata For several years the chief cantor of the Jewish Spiechlanin (PL), Zofia Wydra (PL), community in Frankfurt. A student of cantor Moshe Sanne Möricke (DE), Deborah Strauss (US), Stern and conductor and composer Elli Yaffe. Cantor Jeff Warschauer (US)

Cantor Berel Tzuker (IL) – winner of the Interna- In an aftermath of last year’s success, young violin- tional Young Cantors’ Competition, graduate of ists, Małgosia, Oksana and Zosia are returning to Yeshiva University in New York. He is currently can- the JCF stage to play again for the Festival audi- tor at the Chabad Jewish Center in Weston, Florida, ence. During their performance at 26th JCF, these and has performed worldwide. three young girls from Krakow turned out to have transformed into a mature band which charmed Cantor Moshe Fishel (IL) – graduate of the audience gathered at the Popper Synagogue. Cantorial Institute, he furthered his studies un- The Klezmer Small Stars embody everything that is der the famed conductor of the Great Synagogue important and beautiful in JCF – music, friendship in Jerusalem, Elli Yaffe. He was appointed Chief and the future. This year they will perform on Sunday Cantor of the Main Synagogue of Munich and of afternoon at Tempel Synagogue together with their Melbourne. He performs around the world together mentors Deborah Strauss, Sanne Möricke and Jeff with the best cantors and composers of the young Warschauer. generation.

Maestro Rafael Biton (IL) – conductor, founder Sunday, June 25, noon of the Malachim Music School and Kolot Min Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24

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Veretski Pass: Poyln / US as the Al-Kuwaitis Brothers in the early twentieth century and they set up a composer and musician duet on the Iraqi music scene of the time. Inspired by their’s work, Dudu released Dudu Tassa & The Ku- waitis (2011) and Ala Shawati (2015), a tribute to his family’s musical legacy. Tassa’s compositions are an innovative combination of Israeli rock, Iraqi mu- sical tradition and Middle Eastern tunes. Filled with the artist’s powerful vocals and the lyrics in and Hebrew, they form an original music style called “’n’roll”.

Dudu and his band are well known to international audiences at the SXSW, Sziget 2016, WOMEX 2016 Among the popular dances of Eastern Europe such and Coachella festivals. In the spring of this year as hora, freilach, bulgar and sher, Veretski Pass in they supported during their American collaboration with Joel Rubin dig up the forgotten tour. They will debut in Poland at the 27th JCF at the oberek, kujawiak, polka and krakowiak – dances Tempel Synagogue. originating from Poland, a country which was for- merly home to three million Jews. The Poyln pro- Dudu Tassa (vocal, guitar), Ariel Qassus ject, inspired by the story of I.L. Peretz A Gilgul Fun (qanun), Barak Kram (drums), Nir Maimon (bass), a Nign (Metamorphoses of a Melody), draws on Ha- Eayl Yonati (effects), Nitzan Canetty (violin), sidic melodies, folk dances of Poland, nineteenth- Nasreen Kadre (vocal), Noah Ayali (cello), Ilan -century and contemporary ethnographic collections, Harousch (sound engineer) personal research and the musicians’ experience. Based on these sources, the band has orchestrated Tuesday, June 27, 7:00 pm folk melodies to give a new dimension to traditional Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24 klezmer music. The material constitutes an encoun- ter between Jewish and Polish musical legacy – the missing link in the klezmer revival. Shye Ben Tzur & Cookie Segelstein (violin, viola), Stuart Brotman (Zakopane cello, tilinca), Joshua Horowitz The Express: (accordion, tsimbl), Joel Rubin (clarinet) Junun / IL / IN Monday, June 26, 7:00 pm Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24

Dudu Tassa & The Kuwaitis / IL

The Junun Project was created by the Israeli musi- cian Shye Ben Tzur, the guitarist and the Indian ensemble the Rajasthan Express. It was released by Nonesuch Records under the watchful eye of Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. These names promise an outstanding musical event and guarantee that it will live up to expectations. Junun comprises songs written by Ben Tzur incor- Looking for his Iraqi-Jewish roots, Dudu Tassa, one porating devotional music of Sufi Islam with lyrics in of the leading representatives of the Israeli music Hebrew and . The NME magazine writes that it is scene, discovered his family’s extraordinary musical “A beautiful record, both impeccably studied and to- past. Dudu’s grandfather and his brother were known tally opulent”. Junun literally means mania, the mad-

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ness of love – the madness that floods the European Neta Elkayam: Abiadi / IL music scene. For the first time in Poland, Junun will perform at the Tempel Synagogue in Krakow.

Shye Ben-Tzur (vocal, guitar, flute), Zaki Nizami (qawwali vocal), Mohammad Zakir Aliase Aghan (qawwali vocal, harmonium), Chugge Khan (percussion), Aamir Damami (trumpet), Nathoo Lal Solanki (percussion), Hasmat Hasmat (), Ajmeri Khan (percussion), Jonathan Albalak (guitar), Adir Dadia (sound engineer)

Thursday, June 29, 7:00 pm Zohra Al Fassia, a Moroccan of Jewish descent, be- Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24 came the star of the local music scene in the early twentieth century. She recorded a dozen records, was a favourite of the king but also of ordinary Mo- roccans – both Jews and Muslims loved her music. Paul Shapiro: At the height of her career, Zohra emigrated to Israel, Shofarot Verses / US where she died forgotten in 1994. Neta Elkayam and her band, representatives of the second generation of immigrants from Morocco, are an important voice in the process of populariz- ing the heritage of Moroccan Jews. Raised amid the sounds of the music of Maghreb, they are pioneers who combine the Moroccan musical tradition with contemporary melodies. Abiadi is a unique project dedicated to the memory of Zohra Al Fassia. Her big- gest hits are played in new arrangements, backed by Neta’s strong, yet gentle voice. The concert at the Tempel Synagogue is a homage to the diva bringing her personal story and her works back to life. The composer and saxophonist Paul Shapiro be- Neta Elkayam (Artistic Director, vocals), Amit Hai came famous for his projects Midnight Minyan, It’s Cohen (musical direction, arrangements, piano, ban- in the Twilight, and Essen released by ’s jo, elektronika), Elad Levi (violin), Moshe Bahar (oud), Tzadik label. His unique talent for combining Jew- Netanel Ben Shitrit (darbuka), Gilad Vaknin (mandole, ish musical traditions with jazz, soul and R&B pro- guitar), Eyal Yahav (cello), Evyatar Hermesh (bass), duces unmistakable and innovative music styles. Hillel Amsalem (percussion), Yafa Assor (vocals), In addition to his individual projects, there is a long Liz Botbol (vocals), Gabriel Mandel (sound engineer) list of artists with whom Shapiro has collaborated, including , , Jay-Z, Anthony and the Johnsons. The New York Times wrote that Friday, June 30, 6:00 pm “Mr. Shapiro transforms the ritual of a Friday night Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24 Shabbat service into a rollicking downtown jam”. He is one of those artists whose passion and love for music emanates from every single note they play. For the Krakow audience Shapiro and his band will play Leopold Kozłowski. pieces from their latest album, Shofarot Verses, re- The Master and leased in 2014, enthusiastically received by listeners / PL and critics alike. His Followers Paul Shapiro (tenor & sopran saxophone), Leopold Kozłowski – the pianist, composer and con- Brandon Seabrook (guitar), Brad Jones (bass), ductor who has been called the last Klezmer of Galicia Tony Lewis (drums) – is the grandson of Pejsach Brandwein, the founder of the most famous klezmer band in Galicia. Leopold Wednesday, June 28, 7:00 pm Kozłowski has been the musical director of the Jew- Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24 ish Theatre in Warsaw and the Roma troupe. He has

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arranged all Polish versions of musical Fiddler on the (trumpet), Michał Popiel (cornet), Maciej Popiel Roof, and has composed music for film and theatre. (alt saxophone, clarinet), Paweł Jaczewski (alt saxo- As they do every day, his arrangements of Jewish phone), Maja Misiukanis (alt saxophone), Mikołaj Pol songs will ring out on the last day of the Festival. (vibraphone, dulcimer), Michał Moniuszko (double bass), Wojciech Szroeder (accordion) Concert under patronage of the Małopolska Region.

Leopold Kozłowski, Halina Jarczyk (violin), Marta Bi- Shalom on Szeroka Street zoń (vocals), Kamila Klimczak (vocals), Renata Świer- Saturday, July 1, 6:00 pm czyńska (vocals), Andrzej Róg (vocals), Jacek Bylica (piano), Olek Brzeziński (piano), Jacek Hołubowski Detailed lineup will be announced at jewishfestival.pl (accordion), Jacek Cygan (master of ceremony)

Sunday, July 2, 6:00 pm Tempel Synagogue · ul. Miodowa 24 NEW STAGE

/ IL The Sejny Youth Gili Yalo Klezmer Orchestra / PL

In his solo project, Gili Yalo combines Ethiopian mu- sical legacy with such genres as soul, funk, groove and jazz. By collaborating with top producers (Beno The orchestra consists of young people associ- Hendler of , Uri Kinrot of Boom Pam), ated with The Borderlands of Arts, Cultures, Nations Gili incorporates traditional African melodies into con- Foundation and Centre in Sejny. In their educational temporary music, creating a rich, exceptional sound. and artistic work both institutions draw on the mul- Gili’s music embodies his family’s own personal story ticultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe. when, during Operation Moses, they crossed the de- The orchestra was established to work on the stage sert on foot towards the Promised Land, singing tra- production of The Dybbuk by Szymon An-ski in 1996. ditional Ethiopian songs. During this exhausting and Since then, a fascinating adventure with klezmer mu- emotional journey, the music encouraged Gili and sic for young people from the border region of Sejny his family to keep on moving despite overpowering has been going on. fatigue and resignation. The motif of this “movement” Klezmer music is present in Sejny in the White Syna- is always present in Yalo’s music – from the beat and gogue almost every day. Summer concerts gather flow, and up to the lyrics, concept and style of the wide audiences and have grown into the landscape project. These compositions, which represent the of local cultural events. The Sejny Youth Klezmer musician’s own personal triumph over a difficult ex- Orchestra is an experience which sometimes takes perience, will be performed in the cellar of Krakow’s people further, influences their life choices and be- Alchemia music club. comes their life path. Gili Yalo (vocal), Sefi Zisling (trumpet), Amir Sadot

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Nitai Hershkovits: Having previously performed at European festivals such as Glastonbury and Melt Festival, she will ap- / IL Time Grove pear in Poland at this year’s JCF. Adi Ulmansky (vocals), Ori Bsor (electronics), Avishay Lidani (sound engineer)

Tuesday, June 27, 10:00 pm Alchemia Club · ul. Estery 5

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Despite his young age, the pianist and composer Nitai Hershkovits can boast of a rich artistic output. He first became known following his cooperation with Avishai Cohen, the Israeli jazz musician. On the stage of the Teatr Nowy, Hershkovits will play his Time Grove project which was born in collabora- tion with Rejoicer, the producer of his debut album, I Asked You a Question. Exploring the realm of sam- ples, beats and electronics, the musicians invited the saxophone player Eyal Talmudi, to show you the new face of this instrument. Balancing on the border The Telavivian duet of Zoe Polanski and Or Edry is of jazz, folk and prog, the trio will convince you that a noteworthy proposal for fans of fairy tale dream- nothing is impossible in music. pop reminiscent of the electronic music of the 1960s and 1970s. The band, compared to Beach House, Nitai Hershkovits (piano, vocals), Rejoicer MGMT and Fleetwood Mac, perfectly blends the (samples, electronics), Eyal Talmudi (saxophone) analogue synthesizer with the mild guitar and de- cisive beats, complementing the composition with Monday, June 26, 9:00 pm neat effects and gentle vocals. Time Machine of Teatr Nowy · ul. Krakowska 41 the Heart, the band’s debut album is a fresh, intel- ligent, aesthetic pop, and the works are immensely successful at summer music festivals. The band’s concert at Cheder will close the 27th JCF while an- / IL ADI nouncing next year’s edition. Or Edry (vocals, bass), Zoe Polanski (vocals, guitar), Alex Karlinsky (keyboard, electronics), Neil Kalman (saxophone), Shay Baruch (drums)

Sunday, July 2, 8:00 pm Cheder · ul. Józefa 36

The singer and producer ADI from Jerusalem has an extraordinary ease of combining heavy beats with sensual vocals. Her music, compared to Banks or FKA Twigs, brings to mind the atmosphere of crowded Telavivian clubs. Released in December 2016, the artist’s third EP called Dreamin’ ranks top of Israeli radio charts and ADI has opened concerts of musicians like Kelis, Roisin Murphy and Metronomy.

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ORI / IL / DE gallery in one. Previously Teder opened up only for the summer, but after six years of wandering around various spots in the city, it finally settled down at Beit Romano from where it broadcasts all year long. Teder has developed a brand through its exceptional for- mat, unique atmosphere and interactions between artists and the public. The project has been invited to many events in Israel such as the Bloom Festival in Tel Aviv, the Jerusalem Season of Culture and the InDnegev Festival, as well as outside the country, in and Russia. Since 2014, Teder musicians have been playing regularly at JCF and their events have quickly gained the status of one of the most impor- tant DJ events in Krakow. Visual Art: Kiritan Flux (DE) During the 27th JCF we have invited Teder to co-cre- A favourite of the Festival audience, Ori Alboher, is ate the DJ scene program: they will open the inau- returning to the JCF with a new album released this guration party at Market Square, take over the dance year and called 1986. Just like his previous recording, floor in the cellar of Alchemia club, and for 3 days the material on the CD was composed and produced sway the decks of Barka. exclusively with the use of the loop station. The work of the artist is difficult to pigeonhole as it combines elements of electronica, R&B, pop and ambient giv- ing the impression of music in its raw, organic dimen- sion. His fragile and disarming voice, harmonious Opening Party: Market melodies with modified human vocals, loops and Square & Alchemia beats will pull you into Ori’s music, creating moods that oscillate between intimacy and distant depths. The 27th Jewish Culture Festival is dedicated to Jeru- This emotional performance with Kiritan Flux’s visu- salem. That is why the opening event will refer to the alizations will take place at the Teatr Nowy. biggest Jerusalem market, Mahane Yehuda. In the Kiritan Flux works as a live visual artist and expand- daytime it is the most popular market in the city, filled ed media producer since 2004. His artistic work with the bustle of people, the smell of fresh vegeta- ranges from VJ shows at prominent techno events bles, fruit, spices ... After dark it turns into lively party (TimeWarp, Sonus Festival) to more conceptual live- space, with bars opening between the stalls, with live cinema performances tailored to their unique local music and an international crowd. context. He co-curates the monthly artist talk event For one night we will change the Market Square near Scope Sessions in . the Market Hall into the Krakow version of the Jeru- Ori’s and Kiritan Flux’s project was commissioned salem shuk. We will close the stalls, make the dance by JCF. floor, and provide a powerful dose of Middle Eastern music by courtesy of Fortuna Records from Tel Aviv. Project is supported by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. After 10:00 pm the event will be moved to the Al- chemia Club Wednesday, June 28, 9:00 pm Fortuna Records is a DJs’ collective and a record Teatr Nowy · ul. Krakowska 41 label specialising in re-editing albums of forgotten Israeli and Middle Eastern artists. Their sets are a mixture of rare, old-school, psychedelic sounds, the essence of what is best in Israel and throughout DJ PARTIES the Middle East.

The Party is an accompanying event to Wianki – Fête de la Musique 2017. TEDER / IL Collaboration: TEDER.fm, Market Square / Unitarg sp. z o.o., Alchemia Club Curator of the DJ scene at the 27 th JCF

Teder is a pop-up radio bar or a project that is a radio station, a bar, a kitchen, a shop with new design and

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Saturday, June 24, 6:00 pm Fortuna Records (IL): TEDER Weekender. Zack Bar, Atar Mayner, Krakow Meets Tel Aviv Nimrod Azulay, Tai Rona Market Square near the Market Hall ul. Grzegórzecka 3

10:00 pm Fortuna Records (IL): Tai Rona, Nimrod Azulay, Zack Bar Alchemia Club · ul. Estery 5

HEADZ: Heavy Grooves Upper deck: bvrly soundsystem (IL): Michael Dagon & Tal Silberstein; from Jerusalem JM Moser (DE) Hynom (IL), Gilli Tha Kid (IL) Lower deck: Pacotec: Anna Haleta (IL); Alek Lee (IL); Malka Tuti: Katzele (DE); HEADZ is a series of music events in Jerusalem, Naduve (IL) which hosts both local and international artists of The best traditions must be continued. Therefore, experimental dance music, produced by Raash on the second weekend of the JCF we will again Hour – a collective of Jerusalem based DJs, musi- invite you to Barka café for one of the most impor- cians and visual artists. For the past 7 years Raash tant events in the club calendar of Krakow – TEDER Hour has created podcasts, released new music and Weekender: Krakow Meets Tel Aviv. This year’s line- produced a wide range of events, from intimate mas- up guarantees a unique and diverse night: from terclasses to open air festivals. house and techno to electronics with Middle East- Hynom, a Jerusalem band whose music may be de- ern elements. This time TEDER’s Tel Aviv crew will scribed as something between cosmic psychedelic be joined by DJs from Berlin. sound, raw electronics and trance groove, will appear Collaboration: BARKA at HEADZ at the JCF. Gilli Tha Kid will provide power- ful sounds after the concert. The project is supported by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. Wednesday, June 28, 11:00 pm Alchemia Club · ul. Estery 5 Friday, June 30, 10:00 pm Barka · vis-à-vis ul. Podgórska 16

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