David Broza

(New York Jewish Week) — When Gady Levy, the executive director of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, approached Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza about composing new music for a Friday night Shabbat service, the musician was skeptical. “My initial reaction was, ‘I don’t think I am the right person for...

Israel’s legendary singer-songwriter David Broza brings a unique Cuban twist to his hit songs through a collaboration with Trio Havana. Band members include Manuel Alejandro Carro– Cuban-born singer-songwriter and master percussionist with a style firmly rooted in Latin Pop; Yuniel Jiminez “El Guajiro” – master tres guitar player from Santa Clara, Cuba; Jorge Bringas – renowned bassist from Havana, Cuba, who played previously with Albita Rodriguez and the late Celia Cruz.

Israeli singer David Broza and a cast of musicians will pay tribute to Leonard Cohen through a virtual song and story performance at 8 p.m. May 25. Broza, an Israeli singer-songwriter, is recognized for his guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His sound brings together the influences of Spanish flamenco, American folk, rock and roll and poetry.

Singer-songwriter David Broza will perform his first in-person solo concert of 2021 at the Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., 8 p.m. April 17. Tickets cost $29.50-$40 per person and may be purchased online. Following a 14-month hiatus due to COVID-19 social-distancing requirements, the concert will serve as a tribute...