Ofer Peled is a performer and composer in the field of ethnic jazz in Israel. In his new project “Ararat”, Peled and his ensemble of musicians combine Arabic, Turkish, Gypsy, African, Yemenite and Indian music with modern jazz and original compositions. Peled traveled throughout the world and studied many diverse musical styles, concentrating in recent years on polishing his unique style that has been influenced by all he learned and played on his travels.
In this performance, the musicians of “Ararat” will play a wide variety of instruments, some of which are characteristic of jazz, and others which are traditional ethnic instruments. This combination creates an enjoyable international encounter between East and West, North and South.
With “Give In To Love” birdpaula recomposes the puzzle of her singular and fertile life with an ever-varied musical score always suited to the expression of her true and profound identity: that of a multi-faceted artist in love with freedom. This independence becomes the lever of the catchy songs on the album – as in the cheeky impudence of “Bird Will Fly”, recalling Nancy Sinatra in her heyday.
Pearls Before Swine 