Itamar Erez will be joined by special guests at the Nov. 5 Chutzpah! Festival concert featuring a dynamic fusion of Middle Eastern, Indian and jazz music. (photo by Diane Smithers)
Due to unforeseen circumstances related to flight restrictions, the Chutzpah! Festival must postpone Yamma Ensemble’s performances, originally scheduled for Nov. 4-5. The ensemble will now be featured during Chutzpah’s spring mini-festival, taking place March 19-23, 2025.
However, the festival has found a vibrant alternative for Nov. 5! The evening will now feature a dynamic fusion of Middle Eastern, Indian and jazz music, with a special performance by the Itamar Erez Trio , joined by guest artists Yonnie Dror (Middle Eastern and Western wind instruments), Kalya Ramu (vocals) and Shruti Ramani (vocals).
Erez, an internationally acclaimed composer, guitarist and pianist, is renowned for his powerful and emotive performances across the globe. Joining him, Dror brings his expertise on diverse wind instruments, Ramu adds her smooth jazz vocals and Ramani infuses a unique blend of Indian and jazz traditions.
Tickets purchased for Yamma Ensemble’s Nov. 5 concert will be valid for this new program. Patrons can also choose to transfer their tickets to any other Chutzpah! Festival event. Ticket holders for the Nov. 4 matinee concert will be contacted by the box office to explore alternative options.
For any questions or ticket inquiries, reach out to the box office at 604-257-5145 or via email at nrt@jccgv.bc.ca.
The Chutzpah! Festival runs Nov. 1-10. For the full lineup and tickets, visit chutzpahfestival.com.
– Courtesy Chutzpah! Festival