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Sapari
Other • Tel Aviv, IL
Sapari - Arranged and produced by Gadi Seri The "Sapari" project brings the ancient traditional songs and poetry of Yemenite Jewry to the stage, in a new and up-to-date Chill Out version. The show includes authentic singers, performing in a traditional way of singing and language. Combined with some of Israel’s top musicians, playing traditional and modern instruments such as oud, dharbuka, rabab, lira and accordion along side drums, authentic percussion, bass, synthesizers and computer. The show also includes beautiful lighting and live video art. All songs are devotional, sung in ancient biblical Hebrew. The music considered to have been passed from one generation to another. According to researchers, the melodies were kept from Great Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. This project is the fruit of deep and long research made by musician and percussionist Gadi Seri, based on his family musical heritage. Gadi Seri is one of Israel’s top percussionists, who has been playing with most of Israel’s top artists such as Noa, and Ofra Haza . ‘Sapari’ was released as a book and an album in October 2010, with English translations for the poems made by Noa. It brings historical reviews, photos and maps. It has received great reviews from the media.

Lyrics

Saperi – Won’t you tell Won’t you tell me, pure and innocent one, Won’t you tell, and we’ll rejoice in Teiman… You’re a princess steeped in wisdom, But where are you, won’t you tell me? For in truth, the choice is given Will you choose the sacred union? Don’t be thrown off by temptation! Holy Daughter, Stay beside my… In a labyrinth you will wander Ivory chambers deep to ponder… From the darkest places under You will rise , pure one, and hear me.. Oh Seaadya! Then the dove will say I’m in kingdoms high and far away…. In a ship at sea my heart will stay But my spirit’s draped in glory…