Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew, meaning ancient as well as that which will come. Representing music from many traditions of the Near East, The Qadim Ensemble brings the richness and beauty of these ancient melodies to contemporary audiences. Their repertoire includes Arabic, Jewish, Turkish, Sufi, Hebrew-Yemenite, Armenian, Persian, and Moroccan music, celebrating the common musical and spiritual heritage of the region’s cultures, while honoring the great diversity found within them.
