Palestinian Diva Reem Kelani at the Seattle Center

World renowned Palestinian diva Reem Kelani

The U.S. Premiere – May 12-17 at Seattle Center

Born in England and raised in Kuwait, Reem Kelani is one of the foremost scholars and performers of Palestinian music. With her engaging stage presence, angelic voice, sparkling wit, and a band that features some of the finest traditional and jazz players in London, Reem charts the cultural terrain of Arabic music. Her powerful concerts feature traditional songs learned on visits to Palestinian refugee camps, and her own compositions, that have brought audiences around the world to their feet.

"(The performance) had everything: drama, emotion, education, humour, power, musicianship, surprises, and above all a level of musical and personal integrity that shone through the whole set.” – Folkdevils.com

This Al-Jazeera English piece provides a great introduction to Reem Kelani (you may wish to seek forward to around 4 minutes to get to the section about Reem).

We encourage all parents to contact schools and teachers to alert them to this great opportunity for their classes. More information can be found in the attached document.

She will be performing this week (May 12-18) at the Seattle Center Fischer Pavilion. We are trying to get a group of people to go on the Thursday night at 8:30 pm, where she will perform with 2 other amazing ladies in the Global Divas concert (see below). An alternative date if you couldn’t make Thursday night is Saturday at 2pm. So please try and come and bring a group with you. Also please forward this to others.

Those who have children, it is not too late to check with your kids teacher regarding a field trip to the Children’s festival.

Please find below dates and times of performances.

Women of the world take center stage in this one-night-only powerhouse performance featuring the music, song and dance of Afro-Colombian legend Petrona Martinez, flamenco sensation Savannah Fuentes, and Palestinian dynamo Reem Kelani.

Show Times Thu 5/15 8:30pm Fischer Pavilion Seattle Center

Type Adult Youth/
Senior Single ticket $15 $10 2-Show Package $26 $17 3-Show Package $36 $24 *4-Show Package $45 $30
*See 3 shows and get one free!

http://www.seattleinternational.org/seattle/performers/globaldivas-night...

For the rest of the week
Show Times Day Date Time Code
Mon 5/12 10:00am K01
Tues 5/13 11:30am K13
Wed 5/14 10:00am K19
*Thur 5/15 8:30pm
Fri 5/16 11:30am K45
**Sat 5/17 2:30pm

*Part of Seattle International Nights Global Divas Concert
**Part of All Ages World Music Party

Ticket Prices

Type Price

School/Org. $9.00

Subsidized $4.50

Public/Individual Varies

To find show times and to purchase tickets, visit the following website:
Seattle Children's International Festival