The delight of Chanukah is reflected in the wealthy and varied musical traditions celebrated throughout the world. WQXR brings some of the diverse sounds of the season to The Greene Space for its annual Chanukah party. At 7 pm on Wednesday,Dec. 9, join WQXR for an evening of music celebrating the Festival of Lights.
The concert features returning favorites East of the River, and who play haunting Medieval music of the Mediterranean,as well as traditional Middle Eastern melodies; Galeet Dardashti and Divahn, an all-female ensemble that uses lush string arrangements and sophisticated vocal harmonies that infuse traditional and original Sephardic and Middle Eastern songs; and Grammy-nominated clarinetist and mandolinist Andy Statman and his Trio perform American jazz and roots-inspired Hasidic music that will get you off your feet.
WQXR's Elliott Forrest hosts the evening. Tickets are still available and a live video webstream will be available to watch below. Spread the word using #WQXRholiday.
Source: wnyc.org