Bach Meets Shabazi

**Additional Details about the Roots Festival 2026**

Five days of diverse creation from the roots of Israeli society: Bach meets Shabazi. A groundbreaking gala premiere performance combining East and West, from Baroque Europe to poetic Yemen!

The Israeli Plucked String Orchestra, in collaboration with Yama Yemen Ensemble and vocalist Zion Golan, in an original production for the Roots Festival, invites you to a musical journey across worlds, cultures, and times, combining traditional Yemeni music with the classics of Johann Sebastian Bach. Shalom Shabazi and Bach, two spiritual giants—separated by thousands of kilometers, but their creations continue to resonate timelessly. In an exciting show, classical mandolin sounds will meet Eastern rhythms with traditional Yemeni music in contemporary arrangements by Gilad Ephrat, giving new life to ancient heritage.

**Special Guest:** Zion Golan – one of the great voices of Yemeni music.

**Yama Yemen Ensemble:**

- Talia G. Solan – Vocals and Artistic Direction

- Moran Al Yemania – Vocals

- Michal Zendani – Vocals

- Ariel Smith – Percussion

**Conductor of the Orchestra:** Prof. Boaz Ben Moshe

**Orchestra Manager:** Raziel Mahatzri

**Yama Yemen Manager:** Dorit Atzlan – Dorit Productions

**Guest Artists:**

- Wind Instruments: Il Sela

- Cello: Hila Epstein

**Arrangements:** Gilad Ephrat and Prof. Boaz Ben Moshe

**Initiative:** Raziel Mahatzri and Dorit Atzlan

**Sponsored by Aaleh Betamar Association** - In the presence of Association Chair Dr. Rachel Yedid

**Venue:** Taboori Hall of Culture, 5 HaMaccabim Street

**Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sports**

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**We recommend arriving early!** At 9:00 AM, there will be a warm-up performance in the hall's lobby. Entrance is free.

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