About us
Ensemble Yamma,Israel’s leading delicate world music ensemble presents original contemporary Hebrew music.
The group members stay true to the character of the Middle East, the region where they were born and raised. The soulful, exotic music is accompanied by ancient musical instruments (kopuz, duduk, hand drums), which are typical of the Middle East.
In addition to this unique art, Yamma also performs the traditional music and material of the various Jewish diasporas. Songs of the Jewish communities from Yemen, Babylon, and Sepharad, as well as Hasidic music, with the fascinating forms and rhythms that have been preserved by generations of Jewish traditions.
Thousands of followers and more than million views at their youtube official channel draw hight interest of festivals programmers and directors from all over the world.
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Past worldwide festival
China
Shanghai world music festival
Germany
Welt Music Klangcosmos
France
festival des cultures Juives
Germany
Fête de la Musique, Belgium, Jeiwsh culture days
Norway
Drammen sacred music festival
Finland
Haapavesi folk festival
Poland
Rozstaje festival, Krakow
Portugal, Italy, Spain
7sois 7 luas
Poland
7Gaude Mater,sacred music festival, Czestochowa
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, USA
ArtsMidwest world fest
Czech Republic
colours of Ostrava festival
Malta
Ghanafest, Mediterranean festival
Bosnia Herzegovina
Jazz Look festival, Banja Luka
Croatia
Spancirfest festival, Varazdin
Bulgaria
Bansko Jazz festival, Bansko
Interviews, Reviews, TV coverage
March 25th, 2015
Yamma Ensemble concert review - Jan 2016, Bremen Trio Yamma Review – Concert in Herne.
Read moreEducational - workshops & Interactive concerts
Join Talya and the ensemble for an unforgettable interactive music encounter.
With an extensive experience of numerous workshops and interactive concerts around Europe and US,
The group invite you to enjoy a taste of their musical heritage. participation is encouraged!
The Ensemble conducts a wide range of educational events: informational sessions, training, workshops and communities residencies for groups of all ages, for professional musicians, music lovers.
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