If you are around NYC for the holidays, you don’t want to miss this! MATISYAHU, YAIR DALAL, ELECTRO MOROCCO, DELEON, & DIWON are just some of the many performers who have been confirmed for the 5TH ANNUAL SEPHARDIC MUSIC FESTIVAL which takes place THIS CHANUKAH, DEC 12TH Through the 19TH.

Founded by American-Israeli producer, Diwon, The Sephardic Music Festival is an eight night Chanukah celebration which takes place at numerous venues around New York City. The festival showcases the latest Sephardic musical talents from all over the world, including Mizrahi, Yemenite, and Ladino traditions. The SMF highlights the diversity that exists within the Sephardic branch of Jewish culture and history by showcasing today’s Sephardic musical talents in the United States. The evenings range from Middle Eastern parties to educational workshops including, the Sephardic Scholar Series which assembles a panel of ethnomusicologists and performers to discuss the roots of sounds being presented. Past performers have included Ex-Shotei Hanevua, Hadag Nachash, Electro Morocco, Pharaoh’s Daughter & Diwon.

For more information, visit:
www.sephardicmusicfestival.com