I had a wonderful time answering the interesting questions in the interview with Manchester Wire ahead of my trio’s concert at The Manchester Jewish Museum on the 25/11
For the full interview click here
Do you believe music can create change?
I believe music can bring change. I’m not naive, I don’t think that with only playing music we can change the world, there is a lot to be done. Growing up in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I know that there is a whole deep re-education to be made and of course political change, to be able to even think of peace.
But that said, I see how making music together brings people from so many different backgrounds together, it breaks boundaries, makes you discover other people’s culture and hear their personal stories. I find it really important for breaking stereotypes and inviting people to be curious, to know others and celebrate diversity rather than repress it. When I see in my concerts people from everywhere play, dance and celebrate together I know that I’m fulfilling my mission and it fills my heart with joy and energy to keep on in this creative journey.