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A Conversation with Daniel Ahaviel: His Journey Home to Israel & the Violin
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Daniel's Website | JERUSALEM: Daniel has been living in Jerusalem for over two decades and performs for various audiences all over the world. Today we understand how his journey to Israel and the violin came to be. Thursday, we'll dig deeper and by the time we finish on Sunday you'll have a deep appreciation for his music and spiritual journey. Part II & III coming later this week
Inside this episode:
- The intangible feeling of being displaced
- An ominous warning from Daniel's grandmother
- The root of a man's power according to a Jamaican man
- Why spiritual traditions anchor you
- The gift left to Daniel in a will and how his first trip to Israel changed his life
BIO:
Daniel Ahaviel was born in London, UK in 1963. Already as a child he discovered his love for the emotional sounds of the violin. Over the years, Daniel has performed at concerts and music festivals around the world, releasing the albums “VeAhavta”, “King’s Clothes”, an album recorded at the London Klezmer Festival “Live In London”, “You are the Heart of the World” and his new album “Alive and kicking”.
His unique playing and undeniable control of every aspect of his instrument brought him to the forefront of the stage at the best shows in the Jewish world and to collaborations with the greatest Jewish singers.
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Music Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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