Soul singer Ester Rada is an Israeli with Ethiopian roots, which is evident from her mix of soul, funk and afro-jazz. ‘She’s amazing’ (Alicia Keys).

Ester Rada has been compared to contemporary soul divas such as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Corinne Bailey Rae. She herself describes her own style as ‘Nina Simone meets Ethiopia’. She grew up in the Israeli West Bank and she got her first guitar at age 13, after which she started to write her own soul songs. Five years ago she discovered the ‘ethio-jazz’ of Mulatu Astatke and became more and more interested in her roots. In her latest songs she combines influences of soul, funk and African jazz. In Israel she already performed before a large audience as the support act of Alicia Keys. Her popularity is growing abroad as well.

‘Ester Rada is an arresting young singer-songwriter with a rich musical heritage’ (BBC).

‘She’s amazing’ (Alicia Keys).

The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 till 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).

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ETHIO-SOUL
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Ester Rada zang, Gal Dahan sax, Inon Peretz trompet, Maayan Milo trombone, Lior Romano toetsen, Ben Hoze gitaar, Michael Guy bas, Dan Mayo drums