Dan Cantrell & his group of supremely talented performers forge a resonant new sound from a blend of Roma, Jewish, & Eastern European influences. Cantrell received a prestigious award from the Creative Work Fund to become the 22nd Annual Jewish Music Festival's commissioned artist for the opening night extravaganza, Musical Fortunes. An Emmy-award winning film composer, front man for the Balkan rock outfit the Toids, and performer with acts ranging from Joanna Newsom to Tom Waits, his creations beckon you to listen. This unique performance is augmented with circus arts, & features a host of prodigious musical talent.
Eliyahu & Qadim guide you through Middle Eastern deserts, North Indian mountains, & the warm waters of the Mediterranean. The group is composed of Indian, Iranian, Jewish, Moroccan & Syrian musicians & celebrates the common musical & spiritual heritage of the troubled region's ancient cultures.