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photo: Renate Koßmann
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Kol
Ishe – Women’s voices break borders
(ISR/UA/AUS/NL/DE)
The sound of women singing had the honour of being
banned in ancient Jewry because of its powers of seduction. Luckily, women
today can develop their voices to their full potential, and it is fitting that
three prominent female representatives of the international Klezmer scene have
chosen to sing their ecstatic songs under the name of the ancient ban.
The three don’t only go well beyond the boundaries of
the old interdict; with lightness and chutzpah they break conventional musical
borders. Bygone voices of Jewish women composers and poets are juxtaposed with
original compositions and new arrangements to give a playful, sensual and sassy
narrative of the eternal circle of life.
It goes without saying that national borders are also
irrelevant. The three artists bring with them a blend of Australian, German,
Israeli, Dutch and Ukrainian influences. Classical sounds shine out alongside
powerful folk music. An eclectic mix of songs keep company with ballads and
vibrant dance music, before suddenly yielding to moving a-cappella songs.
Kol Ishe – three women, five nations and creativity
that tears down borders.
The musicians:
Svetlana Kundish: Voice, guitar
Vanessa Vromans: Violin, voice
