Hamptons Jazz Fest presents Middle Eastern vocalist and composer Galeet Dardashti and the all-female Mizrahi band Divahn at The Church in Sag Harbor on Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m.
Together, the all-woman musical group celebrates Middle Eastern heritage, infusing traditional songs with sophisticated harmonies, funky arrangements and entrancing improvisations. From music festivals to live television and radio programs, Divahn has sparked international interest and welcomes audiences to a beautiful sphere of multiculturalism. As the lead singer of the edgy ensemble, Dardashti entrances audiences and lends dimension to the group with her diverse background.
Granddaughter to the premier voice of Persian classical music, Yona Dardashti, and daughter to the esteemed cantor Farid Dardashti, Dardashti is the first woman in her family to continue the tradition. She has performed through the U.S. and Israel, producing significant cantorial work and gaining an international following. Following in the footsteps of her family’s esteemed legacy and creating her own legendary path to pursue, Dardashti arrives at The Church during a time of cultural significance and prepares us all for the coming year. Her sultry delivery, depth of cultural respect, and the ensemble’s fusion world music is sure to have a lasting impression that lingers with listeners.
Tickets for the show are $30 ($25 members/$15 students) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Jul 7, 2023