Yoni Avi Battat, “Fragments” with Ira Klein, “Catalan Mahzor Suite”

This gorgeous double bill of Middle Eastern music from two incredible artists celebrates heritage and innovation through the power of song and sound.

Yoni Avi Battat’s Judaism is deeply rooted in both his Iraqi and Polish ancestry, and especially the rich musical traditions that come from these cultures. He delights in sharing traditional melodies alongside his own original music, inspired and informed by the Ashkenazi and Mizrahi music of generations past.

Ira Klein is a multi-award-winning guitarist, composer, producer, and educator from Jerusalem, now based in Cambridge, MA. His main areas of focus are Middle Eastern music, American folk and blues, and collaborations with visual artists and choreographers.