Children of the Stone/Dal'Ouna Ensemble

Saturday, July 11, 2015, 7:00pm.  Westmoreland Congregational UCC (One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD):  US Premiere “Children of the Stone/Dal’Ouna” concert and book tour featuring powerful music of renowned Palestinian composer and world musician Ramzi Aburedwan and his Arabic-French Dal’Ouna Ensemble:  a dynamic fusion of Palestinian folk, classical, jazz and world music.  Members include Ramzi on viola and bouzouk, percussionist Tareq Rantisi, oud playe Ziad Ben Youssef from Tunisia, and accordion virtuoso Edwin Burger from France.  They will be joined by guest vocalist Lena Seikaly, “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post) - and by author Sandy Tolan, reading excerpts from his book.

Yo-Yo Ma had this to say about Sandy Tolan’s book:

“In a world where so much popular fiction depicts life in a dystopian world, it is refreshing to have this non-fiction account that reflects one individual’s belief in the power of music and culture to transform lives.  Congratulations to Sandy Tolan for bringing us the story of Ramzi Hussein Aburedwan, his philosophy and his personal mission to make a difference.  His story is proof of the famous words of Margaret Mead - ”Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citize can change the world indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Tickets are $25 - available at www.ChildrenOfTheStone.BrownPaperTickets.com and at the door.

Includes post-concert reception.

More info:  www.worldclassarts.org