Past Events
This event took place on March 2, 2014.
Yemen Blues coexist in both the past and the present; they are timeless and modern. Fronted by acclaimed vocalist Ravid Kahalani, the group mixes the music of Yemen and West Africa with funk, mambo, soul, and ancient chanting styles. Conjuring a rich and diverse musical palette with percussion, oud, horns, and strings, the ensemble draws on myriad influences, carrying them to the stage as it navigates from the boisterous to the romantic and from joyous celebration to anguished balladry.