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Reem Kelani, at Seattle International Children's Festival in May 2008 |
Reem Kelani, the Palestinian singer and musician, will be appearing with her band at the forthcoming Seattle International Children’s Festival in May. Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their... Read more at: |