Yemen Blues

Yemen Blues is a contradiction in plain sight. They’re a puzzle you unlock by finding the solution inside yourself. Solo voices in unison; a collective in many parts. On one level, it’s music at its most direct, its most emotionally emphatic. On another, it’s a spiritual quest, both enlightening and perplexing. A project that spans continents while preaching the universal, they obey multiple traditions while forging their own. Yemen Blues have become a stamp placed on multiple projects, with many different voices. As each project was released, Yemen Blues adapted into different forms. The flavors varied, but the instinct stayed the same. There’s a certain magic to the way these four musicians interact. On one hand, their music is timeless, extending itself back through Millennia – you can hear the music of the desert in Ravid’s voice, and his compositions. But they’re also a radical break with the past, a four-part space where freedom is the only goal. Drawing on the individuality and the great traditions of the band members heritage, each note sings with a love for common humanity. “Spirituality unites us,” Ravid explains. “Love unites us. We move to extremes, but it’s soulful.” Ravid Kahalani -Vocal & Gimbri Shanir Blumenkranz -Bass & Oud Rony Iwryn -Percussion Dan Mayo- Drums