Noa's Museum Blog

1 July 2002

Noa release the album "Now"

The album 'now' was written "under the influence" of my pregnancy and birth, and during the first year of ayehli's life. It is a journey that has transported me from wherever it was i used to be (that place is fading fast...) to where i am now: a small island of hope in a vast sea of uncertainty

'now' was produced by my long-time collaborator and partner gil dor, and by the one and only yoad nevo who has previously worked with artists like ronan keating, sophie ellis-bextor and the sugababes. they both arranged, played and programmed an array of instruments between them. i am in awe of the work they have done. we were also lucky to have fantastic guest performances bylokua kanza, rita marcotulli and mira awad, and so many fine fine contributions by the talented musicians who contributed to this album: the incredible zohar frescoon percussion, adi renert on keys and piano, jean paul zimbris on drums,hagar ben-ari, eli magen and wiromahieu on bass, amir shahasar on flute,uri miles on accordion and flute, dudu carmel on oboe, dalit segal on french horn and the udi harpaz string ensemble conducted and arranged byilan mochiach. all of these people have made 'now' an unforgettable experience for me, and i thank them with all of my heart.

More info at www.noasite.net Noa's Museum:

http://www.noasite.net/noanow.htm

10 June 2002

Noa's concert in London (England)

The UK's biggest ever festival of Mediterranean culture bringing together musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Albania, Tunisia, Egypt, Italy, France and Spain, Corsica, Sardinia and Majorca.

Amongst the highlights of the MedFest festival, the Barbican presents

Noa + Eleftheria Arvanitaki Mon 10 June 7.30pm

More info available at www.noasite.net Noa's Museum:

http://www.noasite.net/noamuseum/2002/0206london.htm

8 June 2002

Noa's concert in Kassel (Germany)

Das Kasseler Kulturzelt an der Drahtbrücke präsentiert im documenta-Sommer 40 Veranstaltungen. Den Auftakt macht die Israelin Noa. Alle Jahre wieder das Kulturzelt an der Drahtbrücke präsentiert ein hochkarätiges Musik- und Kultur-Programm, welche längst weit über Kassel hinaus bekannt ist. Seit nunmehr 15 Jahren präsentiert das Kulturzelt ein anspruchvolles Programm und das soll im documenta Sommer 2002 natürlich besonders gelten.

Zeitgleich mit der Weltkunstausstellung, 8. Juni, startet die diesjährige Kulturzeltsaison mit der israelischen Sängerin Noa und ihrer Band. Die 1969 geborene Sängerin mit jemenitischen Wurzeln trat im vergangenen Jahr mit großem Erfolg beim Festival in Montreux und beim Unicef-Benefizkonzert in München vor 8000 begeisterten Zuschauern auf. Sie spielte und sang bereits mit Künstlern wie Sting, Stevie Wonder und dem Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra unter der Leitung von Zubin Metha.

More info available at www.noasite.net Noa's Museum:

http://www.noasite.net/noamuseum/2002/0206kassel.htm

11 May 2002

Noa's concert in Roma (Italy)

The first-ever concert at the Rome Colloseum was held on May 11th, under the banner of "Time for Life- A Tribute for Peace". Many artists from around the world took part in this show, including Ray Charles, Mercedes Sousa, Khaled, Nicola Piovani, and various artists from Aghanistan, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Africa and Ireland. Only 400 people were allowed inside to watch, while thousands stood outside and watched the concert on giant video screens.

More information, articles, pictures on www.noasite.net Noa's Museum:

http://www.noasite.net/noamuseum/2002/0205rometimeforlife.htm

2 May 2002

Noa appears on Roberto Benigni's album "Roberto Benigni e la musica- Quanto t'ho amato."

oberto Benigni: In the year 2000 Noa and Gil were asked to write lyrics for Nicola Piovani's musical theme for Roberto Benigni's Oscar award winning movie: "Life Is Beautiful". The song was recorded and released with the album "Blue Touches Blue", and became a huge hit for the song-writing duo and also included on Roberto Benigni's album released in 2002.