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| The Brotherhood Synagogue Presents “Voices Of The Sacred II” The Brotherhood Synagogue Presents "Voices of the Sacred II, " An Interfaith Evening of Sacred Song. Featuring: Amir Vahab - One of New York's most celebrated and distinguished composer/vocalists of Sufi and folk music, The Epichorus - Judeo-Arabic retro folk ensemble, The Young New Yorkers Chorus - Post-collegiate Community Choir Date: Saturday, January 31, 2015 Doors: 8:00pm – Showtime 8:30pm Place: The Brotherhood Synagogue Address: 28 Gramercy Park South (East 20th St., between Irving Place and 3rd Avenue) "Bridging the religious divide and building musical bonds of friendship... one blessed song at a time." The Brotherhood Synagogue, in association with Music in Common, is proud to announce Voices of the Sacred II, its second annual interfaith concert, on Saturday, January 15, 2015, that will bring together performers from three of the world's great faith traditions. The goal is to breed mutual understanding through sharing the power and beauty of sacred song with a diverse audience drawn from multiple faith communities. Following on the success of its debut Voices of the Sacred concert in 2013, which featured Yungchen Llamo, Khalil Ismail, Anjula Prasad, The Peace and Serenity Gospel Choir, and Basya Schechter, the 2015 event will feature a slate of all-new artists and will be recorded live in one of New York City's most beautifully-preserved historic landmark synagogues. More about the performers: Amir Vahab The New York Times has called celebrated Iranian Sufi composer and vocalist Amir Vahab the "ambassador for a silenced music." From the strains of traditional Iranian music to fiery Turkish and Azeri instrumentals, he performs with a unique mystical style that has captivated audiences for decades. The Epichorus Led by oudist Zach Fredman, The Epichorus is a self-proclaimed cast of heretics and hooligans "creating new sounds in world music – returning listeners to the ecstatic states of the desert, the harem and the marketplaces of the Middle East." Their unique blend of Judeo-Arabic fusion has earned them the distinction of being one of Time Magazine's top 10 stars in new Jewish music. The Young New Yorkers Chorus Since 2002, the Young New Yorkers Chorus has brought together the finest choral musicians from among the tens of thousands of people who flock to NYC for its thriving culture and art. Under the direction of conductor Michael Kerschner, the choir sings a vast variety of music and has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the city. The Brotherhood Synagogue was founded in 1954 by Rabbi Irving J. Block in order to make religious brotherhood a living reality. In 1975, the congregation acquired and restored the historic former Friends Meeting House situated on the beautiful and serene Gramercy Park in New York City. Cantor Michael Weis was inspired to create Voices of the Sacred to continue his interfaith work through music, believing, "when we share our musical traditions, we share our souls." Music in Common (MiC) is a non-profit organization whose immersive community building programs have served thousands of people in more than 200 communities across the globe with a focus on the Middle East and deepening understanding between the Abrahamic faiths. write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Jazz News :: home page |