Iranian-descended Galeet Dardashti leads the all-female power-house Middle Eastern Jewish ensemble, Divahn. The New York City-based group is known for its fresh and fiery renditions of traditional and original Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewish songs: lush string arrangements, eclectic Indian, Middle Eastern and Latin percussion and vocal spanning Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Persian, Arabic and Aramaic. Visit their websites to learn more about this unique group: galeetdardashti.com and divahn.com.
The annual Shirainu Jewish Music Concert is held in memory of Norman Shiffman.
Ticket prices: adults $25 before Nov. 12; $30 at the door
Students: $10 before Nov. 12; $15 at the door
Sponsor: Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth