02/21/2008 - 7:00pm

Location:
Ahavath Achim Sephardic Congregation
Ahavath Achim
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239

Class Description:
After its independence in 1948, Jewish musicians from Baghdad and Cairo immigrated to Israel. They were masters in Arabic-style music, but their music was not valued in the new homeland. The Arab-Israeli wars put them in conflict with their cultural identity as Arabs. Café Noah was the one place where their music continued. This film explores their history and shows a concert reunion at the site of the old Café Noah.

In “Taqasim” the search for a missing radio recording from the 1930s takes us on a voyage through the streets of Cairo, where we discover the Arabic musical heritage of many Israeli Jews.

Light refreshments will follow with group discussion led by speakers Massoud Kahlil and Schmuel Eden.

More Info:
Ahavath Achim
3225 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239

*This is a free class.