The Qadim Ensemble * Eliyahu Sills * Rachel Valfer

The Qadim Ensemble
Qadim — shared by Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, and Turkish — means "ancient." By altering the vowels, it becomes "that which will come."
Drawing from the ancient traditions from SWANA (Middle East) and Mediterranean, the ensemble weaves the region's diverse cultures into a deeply human tapestry. They have released five albums to critical acclaim, one reaching #7 on Billboard's World Music charts.

Eliyahu Sills has performed for over 20 years on Turkish, Persian, Arabic and North Indian flutes (ney/nai/nay and bansuri), as well as upright bass, electric bass, and oud. He leads the Qadim Ensemble and collaborates with acclaimed musicians throughout the country.

Rachel Valfer is a singer and oud player who studied Maqam and Persian modal systems in Israel/Palestine. She sings in seven languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, Farsi, and Armenian.
In a world that too often emphasizes division, The Qadim Ensemble reminds us of something ancient — and something still to come.