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David Broza is regularly referred to as “the Israeli Springsteen,” but the moniker belies the wide range of styles he combines in his music and the diversity of collaborators with whom he works. The singer-songwriter’s new concert, David Broza & Friends, brings his varied musical explorations together in a single, signature performance. Starting the evening alone on stage, Broza will introduce a band member or group of band members with each song, creating a show that culminates, Boléro-style, in an ecstatic big-band crescendo.
David Broza & Friends features guests including Ali Paris, on qanun, a rare 76-string instrument that dates back to the 14th century and is played by only a handful of people across the globe; and revered saxophonist Jay Beckenstein. Other performers include guitarist and composer Alon Albagli, drummer Yuval Lion, bassist Uri Kleinman, and jazz vocalist Tammy Scheffer, plus many other surprise artists.
Shawn Colvin has just been added to the lineup for David Broza & Friends. Shawn won her first GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1989 and triumphed at the 1998 GRAMMYs winning both Record and Song of the Year for “Sunny Came Home.” Her inspiring and candid memoir, Diamond in the Rough, was published in 2012. This year, she united with Steve Earle on an acclaimed self-titled release. She was also honored with the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. Shawn was presented with this prestigious award by Bonnie Raitt who declared that “she’s simply one of the best singers I’ve ever heard.”
Mira Awad "This music, with its entrancing sensuality accentuated by the singer’s guttural crooning, was intensely seductive, and I felt drawn into its mysterious spell." Stephen Holden, New-York Times.
Singer, songwriter and actress. Born 1975 in Rameh village in the Galilee (Israel) to a Palestinian father and Bulgarian mother, currently living in Tel-Aviv. Mira is a multidisciplinary international performer, as singer she collaborated with many international artists: Noa, Idan Raichel, Andrea Boccelli, Bobby Mc'Ferrin and others. As composer, Mira developed a unique fusion of sounds, combining the East with the West, weaving the Arabic language and it's oriental ornaments with Western harmonies.
Mira is very much identified with the agenda of dialogue and co-existence, she's a relentless peace activist who believes in anti-violence activity to build bridges towards resolutions.
Raised in Israel, Spain and England, Broza has been giving his charismatic and energetic performances worldwide since 1977, when his hit song “Yihye Tov” first hit the airwaves, promoting a message of peace. Broza is also known for his commitment and dedication to several humanitarian projects, especially a resolution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict through dialogue, culture, music and tolerance. Now, with a string of multi-platinum albums—in Hebrew, English and Spanish—he continues to hone his message. Broza was awarded a Spanish medal of honor by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, for his longtime contribution to Israel-Spain relations and his promotion of tolerance. A passionate peace advocate, he has also been named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Venue Details
Town Hall New York City
123 West 43rd Street , New York, New York, 10036, United States
