Save the Date! October 23-25, 2009 15th International Jewish Music Festival, Amsterdam The 15th edition of the International Jewish Music Festival will be held in Amsterdam October 23-25, 2009 the brand new concert halls of the Amsterdam Conservatory. Last year, 24 ensembles from 15 countries battled it out for prize money, concert engagements and a chance at a recording contract with Universal Records. This year we welcome back the winners for a weekend full of concerts, workshops, an open podium and much more... The ensembles will give concerts and workshops in the most diverse Jewish music sub-genres: hip-hop and reggae for kids, Yiddish song, Sephardic music, klezmer and Balkan music, close harmony and classical. The free Open Podium gives starting ensembles and soloists a chance to take the stage and show what they've got. The bustling Jewish Cultural Market will feature booksellers, CD's, sheet music and various Jewish cultural organisations. And our grand prize winner from last year, She'Koyokh, will host a swinging jam session open to everyone. Generous subsidies (thank you, sponsors!) allow us to offer concerts and workshops at low prices and with discounts for seniors and students, ensuring the most diverse, accessible, and successful festival ever. Our guest ensembles from America, England, Serbia and the Netherlands are: She'Koyokh (UK) Klezmer/Balkan Hilda Bronstein (UK) Yiddiish Mama Doni (US) - Reggae/Hip-hop music for kids Vocolot (US) - A-capella vrouwenkwartet Shira U'tfila (Serbia) - Sephardic Orion Ensemble (NL) - Classical