WHAT: Iraq N’ Roll Film & Musical Performance by Yair Dalal. Filmmaker Gill Gaon follows popular contemporary Israeli rock musician Dudu Tassa as he embarks on a deeply personal journey to reconnect with the musical legacy of his grandfather, Daud al-Kuwaity. Daud and his brother Saleh, the al-Kuwaity brothers, Jewish musicians who lived in Iraq in the 1930s, were the most celebrated musicians and composers of their time, and are still considered to be the creators of modern Iraqi music. When they immigrated to Israel in the 1950s, however, their music was not embraced by the Western-oriented establishment, and they were almost forgotten. Guests will also be treated to a musical performance and talk by Yair Dalal, who appears in the film and contributed to the soundtrack.
WHERE: Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
WHEN: Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m.
COST: $10 admission – free for JMOF-FIU Members and FIU Students
CONTACT: www.jewishmuseum.com; RSVP: [email protected] or call 786-972-3175