| Simcha on the Square 2008 |
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| Sunday, 14 September 2008 | |
Book the date of Sunday 14 September, from 1-7pm to enjoy the third annual feast of Jewish music, song and dance in front of Nelson’s Column. Jewish music from Bessarabia to Belarus, from the Balkans to Baghdad and from Andalucía to Hollywood will all be represented in a non-stop extravaganza with fantastic artists on the main stage and screen - while Jewish exhibitions, arts and artefacts will be on show and on sale in stalls around the square.
'Simcha on the Square' is a celebration of Jewish culture for people of all ages and backgrounds. It is presented by Jewish Culture UK (JCUK) the forum of Jewish Culture Providers in partnership with the Mayor of London. Bring your family to Trafalgar Square to enjoy being Jewish in London and to share Jewish culture with all Londoners. The Klezmatics, the Grammy-Award winning mega band from New York starring Frank London, Matt Darrieu, Lorin Sklamberg and co will fly in specially to join our local stars including Joglarisa perfroming music of medieval Spain; Gregori Schechter's Klezmer Festival Band; Three Chazans and a ‘Cousin’; STYLE, the great new wedding band headed by Steven Leas, as well as the Jewish Youth Singers; the fanfare of shofars and much more. For the latest information (and to see pictures of last year's event), click here or ring the Jewish Music Institute on 020 8909 2445. |
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Book the date of Sunday 14 September, from 1-7pm to enjoy the third annual feast of Jewish music, song and dance in front of Nelson’s Column. Jewish music from Bessarabia to Belarus, from the Balkans to Baghdad and from Andalucía to Hollywood will all be represented in a non-stop extravaganza with fantastic artists on the main stage and screen - while Jewish exhibitions, arts and artefacts will be on show and on sale in stalls around the square.