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Together with his unparalleled virtuosity and contagious charisma, Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital has performed the most important live performance halls around the globe, from Wigmore Corridor in London to Carnegie Corridor in New York Metropolis. He is been credited with placing the mandolin again on the world map of classical music, in addition to jazz and even folks. He tells FRANCE 24’s Florence Villeminot why the string instrument has been missed and what he is doing to place it again within the highlight.
We additionally take a look at releases from Tunisian jazzman, vocalist and oud grasp Dhafer Youssef and Oscar-winning Japanese composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto.
