The Yuval Ron Ensemble, led by the Academy Award-winning composer (West Bank Story) and oud player, Yuval Ron, is an internationally acclaimed world-music favorite, featuring artists of varying faiths and backgrounds performing the sacred Jewish, Christian and Sufi music of the Middle East. The quintet will feature artists Qawwali singer Sukhawat Ali Khan, Arabic vocalist Najwa Gibran, percussionist Jamie Papish and, duduk and woodwind player Leo Chelyapov.

Formed in 1999, The Yuval Ron Ensemble endeavors to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance of the people of the Middle East into a unique mystical, spiritual and inspiring musical celebration. The ensemble includes Jewish, Christian and Muslim artists who have been actively involved in creating musical bridges between people of various faiths and ethnic groups worldwide. The Yuval Ron Ensemble Cd’s “Under The Olive Tree,” “Tree of Life”, “Seeker of Truth,” and "Unity of the Heart" have become international favorites with world music lovers and has been featured on National Public Radio’s “Echoes” and “Hearts of Space” programs. 

“Yuval Ron.... is a troubadour of the music of the soul. When he and his ensemble play, heaven feels tangibly near.” – Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, Ph.D. President of the Sufi Order International

”...meditative, hypnotic feel, although the Middle Eastern rhythms subtly percolate underneath the wailing vocals and instrumental melodies.” – Sing Out! Magazine”