AvevA Dese, an Ethiopian-Israeli singer and songwriter, is a rising star in the Israeli music scene whose music fuses traditional Ethiopian sounds and groove with her soul-pop songs, producing an aesthetic with universal appeal
Date/Time: Nov 14 2019, 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm
Vancouver, Rickshaw Theatre | Event calendarAge: 19+
Cost: $29.50
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Westcoast Premiere
“An incredible voice and energy” —The Times of Israel
“While Israel has a huge pool of musical talent, once in a while, a truly unique voice comes along that needs to be heard by everyone.” -TimeOut
“One of the acts that most impressed us at this year’s Mundial Montreal world music showcase was an Ethiopian-Israeli singer named AvevA Dese.” -Afropop WorldWide
AvevA Dese, an Ethiopian-Israeli singer and songwriter, is a rising star in the Israeli music scene whose music fuses traditional Ethiopian sounds and groove with her soul-pop songs, producing an aesthetic with universal appeal. AvevA sings powerfully – in English and Amharic – about society, freedom and love. Combined with traditional Ethiopian sounds, her beautiful voice and charm and a kicking beat, AvevA creates a fascinating intercultural connection ensuring the audience is lifted to their feet in dance.
With her talented band, AvevA has played many of the popular festivals in Israel and venues in France, Germany, England, Canada, Russia, and the United States.
Special guest BC based LEILA NEVERLAND W/MOUNTAIN SOUND opens the evening! (Canada)
“Over the striking piano lines, grandiose drums and swaying cello, singer and composer Leila Neverland weaves narrative lyrics within powerful vocals to pull audiences in and keep them engaged throughout” —Revelstoke Review
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