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ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRESENTS THE RETURN OF
TRIPLE PLATINUM-SELLING
THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT
AS PART OF THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER
TEL AVIV AT 100 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
November 21, 2009 at 8pm
Tickets $30 – $60
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
MIAMI, FL November 9, 2009 – In the midst of an international tour, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT, whose ground-breaking global sound has earned triple platinum-selling status, will return to the stage of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on November 21, 2009, at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Tickets range from $30 to $60, and can be purchased now through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org.
The IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT is a huge hit in Israel for good reason: the ensemble’s sound evokes a modern, multicultural nation where voices of young and old, Ethiopian and Yemenite, are all raised in songs devoted to love and tolerance.
As the architect of this unique recording project that features an ever-changing ensemble of cross-cultural performers, IDAN RAICHEL never imagined that his experiments fusing Israeli pop music with Middle Eastern, African, Indian and global sounds would ever result in the biggest-selling records in Israeli history and transform him into a major figure on the international global music scene. With an enchanting blend of African, Latin American, Caribbean and Middle Eastern sounds coupled with sophisticated production techniques and a spectacular live show, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT has become one of the most unexpected success stories in Israeli music history.
“At a time when headlines are dominated with news of conflict and war in the Middle East, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT is embracing cultural diversity and creating music and lyrics that stir your soul,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “Music with a mission is precisely the elixir for civilization to hear all that is humanly beautiful. This is one important concert not to be missed.”
In 2002, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT released its explosive debut album, and breaking sales records in Israel to reach triple platinum-selling status. Since then, the ensemble has performed across the globe to sold-out crowds in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, New York’s Central Park SummerStage, as well as concerts in India, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Moscow, and Singapore. Along the way, its fan base has grown to include a wide, multigenerational audience of non-Israelis, not to mention several celebrities such as India.Arie, Green Day producer Rob Cavallo, and movie star Natalie Portman.
In November 2008, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT released the album Within My Walls (Bein Kirot Beiti) in Israel to tremendous acclaim. The album was then released worldwide outside of Israel in early 2009. Much of Within My Walls was recorded over the past few years while IDAN RAICHEL was on tour, during recording sessions in hotel rooms, backstage dressing areas, private homes and other impromptu settings. His poetic lyrics reflect these travels and contemplations; sung in Hebrew, Moroccan Arabic, Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole and Swahili, the songs address the struggle for personal fulfillment and the true meaning of love in a conflicted and complex world.
In his extensive travels, IDAN RAICHEL met with scores of musicians from diverse backgrounds, and ever the collaborator, he made extra efforts to pursue cross-cultural musical dialogues. For Within My Walls, he recorded and co-wrote songs with Colombian singer Marta Gómez, Cape Verdean luminary Mayra Andrade, and the silken-voiced Somi of Rwandan and Ugandan heritage. Inspired by the lush, moody strings of Nick Drake, IDAN RAICHEL assembled a 24-piece orchestra and worked with Israeli arranger Assaf Dar to transpose his engaging melodies into an orchestral format. He also invited some of his favorite musicians, such as Middle Eastern percussionist Zohar Fresco, traditional flute and woodwinds specialist Eyal Sela, Mark Eliyahu on kamancheh (a traditional Persian fiddle), and legendary bassist Alon Nadel to lend their talents to the recording. The result is a deeply moving recording, overflowing with rich melodies, silver-tongued poetry, stunning vocal performances and intricate arrangements.
The IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel to Florida, and sponsored in part by Florida Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
CALENDAR LISTING
Adrienne Arsht Center presents
TEL AVIV AT 100
THE IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT
“Among Israel’s Hottest Bands!” (examiner.com)
With their multicultural blend of African beats, Latin American rhythms, and Middle Eastern soul, the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT burst onto Israel’s music scene in 2002, instantly changing their country’s popular music. A spectacular live show marked by irresistible raw energy and sophisticated production techniques plus three remarkable top-of-the-charts albums have made the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT one of the most unexpected success stories in Israeli music history. “This one-man Middle East peace accord makes music that is an ambitious celebration of multicultural diversity. The ethnic elements are cleverly rewired with modern grooves to create an ambient journey that thrillingly bridges the traditional and the modern.” (The Times, London, UK)
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets $30 – $60
For tickets visit www.arshtcenter.org, or call the Box Office at (305) 949-6722.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council. Education and Outreach is funded in part by The Children’s Trust. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from private contributions to the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation, Inc. through its Visionary Society membership program and its Encore Circle major gifts program; American Express Company; Arison Arts Foundation; Bank of America Charitable Foundation; City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency; Dade Community Foundation; Funding Arts Network; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Southern Arts Federation, The Cowles Charitable Trust; The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.
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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is Miami-Dade County’s largest ever public/private-sector partnership, comprised of an $150 million private capital campaign conducted by the Performing Arts Center Foundation and public funding drawn primarily from the County’s Convention Development Tax revenues, as well as the City of Miami Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency. Greatly enhancing the artistic and educational opportunities in South Florida, the Adrienne Arsht Center will have significant and long-term economic benefits for the city and the region.
The Adrienne Arsht Center, designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, includes the 2,400-seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, a 200-seat black box Carnival Studio Theater, the Peacock Education Center, a restored Carnival Art Deco Tower, and the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, which unites the Center buildings across Biscayne Boulevard, providing a magnificent setting for outdoor entertainment and informal gatherings. The key members of the design team include theater planning and design consultant Joshua Dachs of Fisher Dachs Associates, Inc. and acoustician Russell Johnson of ARTEC, Inc., both of whom worked on the project since its inception.
The Adrienne Arsht Center is a Miami venue not only for its three resident companies (Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony), but also for many smaller South Florida arts organizations that will perform in its theaters on a regular basis, as well as for the finest popular and classical performances from around the world. With state-of-the-art performance facilities in Miami for the first time, the Adrienne Arsht Center offers South Florida audiences the best and most diverse theater, music, and dance—with a dedication to entertain, challenge, and educate all segments of the community. For more information, visit www.arshtcenter.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Suzette Espinosa
786.468.2221
sespinosa@arshtcenter.org
Daisy Cabrera
786.468.2228
dcabrera@arshtcenter.org