The Ladino folk songs - a demonstrated lecture
with guitarist Oded Shoub
Etty Ben-Zaken speaks about the Judeo-Spanish folk songs: their origins,
their historic background, the way they were preserved, their various
genres, and the unique language in which they are sung. In between,
she performs folk songs from the Sephardic communities in Jerusalem,
the Balkans and Morocco, accompanied by guitarist Oded Shoub. The
lecture is presented frequently and successfully to various audiences
in museums, universities and private events.
The
Human Voice as a Music Instrument - a demonstrated lecture
Etty Ben-Zaken speaks about the voice as a music instrument, and
how it is used in different cultures. Using CDs and lots of live
examples, she demonstrates the various vocal techniques used in
ethnic, pop and classical music. The lecture is presented frequently
and successfully to various audiences, from music lovers to professional
musicians.
The
Voice
7 demonstrated lectures + concert
about the human voice as a music instrument
Etty Ben-Zaken speaks about the voice as a music instrument in various
ethnic cultures as well as in the Western classical tradition. The
lectures are accompanied by CDs and video films, and by Etty's live
demonstrations: she performs folk songs, classical pieces and contemporary
works, and completes the series with a unique vocal recital. The series
will be presented in the 2008-2009 season in the Tikotin Museum, Haifa.
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An Old Nigun in a New World
5 demonstrated lectures + concert
about ethnic music in the modern world
Etty Ben-Zaken speaks about ethnic music in Israel and
abroad: the way it was preserved, its role in folk rituals, its
revival as 'world music' and its influence on contemporary works.
The lectures are accompanied by CDs, video films, and by Etty's
live demonstrations. The series ends with the concert "The
Love Medicine," in which Ben-Zaken performs folk love songs
and folk love tales, accompanied by guitarist Oded Shoub. The series
is presented in the 2007-2008 season in the Tikotin Museum, Haifa.
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