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Noa's performance in Sevilla at
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THREE CULTURES CONCERT TOGETHER IN HARMONY
The Auditorio of Seville held on 28th September 2002, the first international concert organized by the Holy Sounds Foundation. This event, called Three Cultures Concert-Together in Harmony- has been developed with the collaboration of the Andalusian Government and the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation. |
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NOA (Jewish culture), the Israeli singer that enjoys the biggest international projection. She presented the different songs of her most recent album: Now, which came into market during the month of September, only a couple of days before the concert. This international artist offers alive a sensitive and strong show, among her hits: the main song of the soundtrack “Life is beautiful” that received numerous awards. KHALED (Arab culture), born in Algeria, he is without any doubt “The king of Raï Music” and one of the most important responsible of spreading this kind of music with success all over the world. This artist proposes an intelligent mixture of modern sounds and traditional music from Magreb impossible to resist. KETAMA (Christian culture). The concert was a good occasion to meet again with the art of this singular group. They presented their new album: Dame la Mano (Give me your hand). This album is full of passion and it is passionate too. Pop, flamenco, blues and even hip-hop in their new songs, that alive become a festivity. |
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On September 28, 2002, the Holy Sounds Foundation proudly presented its first music concert, in the city of its international headquarters - Seville, Spain. The historic event was entitled "Together in Harmony," in keeping with the Foundation's mission to use music to promote understanding between the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. An audience of six thousand, including the President of Andalusia among many other dignitaries, enjoyed performances by top multicultural concert and recording artists NOA, KHALED AND KETAMA. "Together In Harmony" was an unprecedented event: a high-energy pop concert in support of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence was successfully performed by a multicultural lineup of prominent music stars. Consistent with the Holy Sounds credo, the event was neither religious nor political in nature. But the message was passionately carried by the performers through their musical repertoire and repartee, supported by the Holy Sounds concert format. The audience received the inspiring message enthusiastically, as part of a really fun musical evening. And the press coverage was very positive. |
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The entire concert was recorded for television broadcast in Andalusia by the Canal Sur Network, and for future distribution throughout the world. Israeli concert and recording artist NOA, a superstar in Israel and Europe, has performed in many of the great concert halls of the world, selling millions of CD's. She has performed at the White House and the Vatican, and has appeared with such artists as Sting, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, Bono, Peter Gabriel and Sheryl Crow. NOA was joined onstage in Seville by Palestinian Arab singer Mira Awad. In honor of the Holy Sounds concert message "together in harmony," the two young vocalists performed an exciting rendition of the Beatles "We Can Work It Out." |
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Algerian singer KHALED, "the king of Rai music," has used his great fame in Europe and the Middle East to sing of love and joy, and against intolerance and violence. His infectious pop style has evolved through 17 best-selling albums, blending multicultural influences ranging from funk to flamenco, reggae, calypso, rap and of course Middle Eastern. At the Seville concert, he and his 9-piece band gave a rousing performance of some of his greatest hits, including his top hit "Aisha." |
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| A special highlight of the finale was the surprise performance of another Spanish superstar - pop flamenco dancer (and Academy Award winner) ANTONIO CANALES. |
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A GLOBAL ENDEAVOR destined to inspire a new spirit of human harmony and understanding, through the language that knows no national boundaries - the language of MUSIC. A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION dedicated to using traditional and devotional music to help promote harmonious international relations for future generations. WORLDWIDE, WORLD-CLASS MUSICAL CELEBRATIONS, honoring the diverse musical legacy of three great spiritual traditions, embracing 3,000 years of music, performed by the world's greatest traditional and popular artists, bringing thousands of people together in person, and hundreds of millions more through television, radio and recordings. In an age when people are torn apart by differences, and humanity is troubled by many problems with no easy solutions… Holy Sounds, Together in Harmony is a simple idea whose time has come. The HOLY SOUNDS FOUNDATION is an international program of cultural, educational and charitable activities that will consistently expand over time. Envisioned as an on going "gift of music" by founders Mrs. Alfiya and Mr. Timur Kuanyshev. the HOLY SOUNDS FOUNDATION has been established as a non-profit organization to foster sacred, thoughtful, and inspiring music as a universal language that communicates, empowers, heals and unites people while celebrating their diversity. |
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In the words of the Kuanyshevs… "We have a vision. A vision of Christians, Muslims and Jews...… …coming together in song. A vision of men, women and children gathering together in Jerusalem. Imagine them celebrating their common humanity in a harmony of songs, inspired by a greater being. Imagine them singing of love and yearning without the burden of earthly conflict. Imagine them speaking to, and embracing each other through music. For music is the most ethereal of all the arts. It is a language that knows no national bounds. It speaks from the soul, to the soul. It has the power to unite people in appreciation of its beauty and desire. It is the ultimate expression of joy." The worldwide HOLY SOUNDS FOUNDATION supports the work of deserving musical artists and organizations who inspire human harmony and understanding, by preserving and promoting inspirational music in unique ways. Three documentary films - "IN SEARCH OF HOLY SOUNDS" - will trace the journeys of the Muslim, Christian, and Jewish musical roots and traditions from their original common source to their current global influence. These films will be distributed worldwide via television, as well as through educational and home video distribution. Various HOLY SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONCERTS will be performed around the world, to celebrate the human spirit by bringing together the world's largest and most diverse selection of music experts, creators and performers, along with thousands of guests and visitors from around the world. |
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