Sat
8/14/2010
9:00pm
World
Gaida, 9pm show
Levantine Indulgence
- $30 Assigned Rows 1-2
- $20 Assigned Rows 3-5
- $15 General Admission
- $10 Student
- Gaida , vocalist
- Zafer Tawil, oud
- Arturo Martinez, Flamenco guitar
- George Dulin, piano
- Jennifer Vincent, bass
- Tony Advivo, percussion
Event Details
New York-based Syrian vocalist and composer Gaida performs innovative interpretations of traditional songs from the Arabic repertoire. Gaida’s sound is multifaceted, from original compositions to freestyle improvisation over Arabic, African, and Latin grooves. Her ensemble “Levantine Indulgence,” named after her debut CD, includes a number of world-recognized musicians such as oudist Zafer Tawil, pianist George Dulin, percussionist Tony Advivo, Arturo Martinez on Flamenco guitar, and Jennifer Vincent on upright bass.
There will be another set at 7 pm.
Gaida
“[Gaida’s] plaintive, gauzy vocals effectively disarmed listeners”
— Chicago Tribune
Vocalist Gaida is known for her original and highly personal style marked by great emotional intensity. In her debut album “Levantine Indulgence,” she exposes her innermost emotions using her powerful yet refined and expressive voice. Each song is at its core about love, longing and caring. In Gaida’s own words, “I will always sing with tears close to my eyes, beats pounding my fragile heart, and care wrapping the world.” The wide range of musical styles heard within Gaida’s music reflects the diversity of her background. One song may capture the vocal finesse and tenderness of Fairuz, or highly ornate vocal stylings reminiscent of Oum Kalthoum, contrasted by a slow, sultry blues number, followed by a Brazilian, samba-like piece. These various styles flow together organically and naturally; tied together by Gaida’s depth of soul and her evocative and expressive voice, which transcends genre and drives directly into the listener’s heart. At home in New York, she has performed at Lincoln Center, Joe’s Pub, Le Poisson Rouge and BAM, while outside N.Y. she has played at prestigious venues/festivals such as Lotus Fest, the Kennedy Center and the Arab-American National Museum. Gaida recorded and appeared in Jonathan Demme’s recent film “Rachel Getting Married.”
