Zohar Fresco

With influences from Turkish and Arabic traditional music as well as the modern Western music scene, Zohar Fresco does not only constitute one of the most important musicians of Israel but is an internationally acclaimed composer and musician who participates in a variety of musical bands, constantly surprising his audience with his collaborations. His reputation as a musician and virtuoso on percussion (darbuka, bendir, riq, tar) has surpassed the boundaries of Israel ranking him today amongst the top names in the Music World. Along with Antonello Messina (Italy) – accordion, Stratis Psaradellis(Greece) - lira and lavta, Miriam Toukan – vocals, they present a program of their compositions as well as primordial Jewish traditional music orchestrated specifically for the band.

The concert will precede the vocal band Ae Phonai. The members of “Ae Phonai " are coming from different music backgrounds and inspired by modern, classical, jazz and traditional music, create new musical roads.

In collaboration with other Cypriot musicians “Ae Phonai” present a program of traditional Cypriot songs, highlighting the particular work, already distinguished overseas.

Perform a cappella: Alexis Kyriacou, Aliki Chrysohou, Andri Antoniou, Arilena Constantinou, Elena Michaelidou, Elena Fotiou, Themis Christou, Theodoulos Charalambous, Iris Pissaridi, Maria Gerosimou, Maria Ioannidou, Marina Kountouridou,Savvia Kozakou

The performance is part of the 7th Ethnic Festival