Last update - 02:32 28/11/2006
Israeli, Palestinian DJs plan joint performance in London
By Idit Avrahami
Two disk jockeys, one Israeli and one Palestinian, are planning put on a joint performance in London on December 21.
Israeli Srulik Einhorn and Palestinian Khalil Kamal have performed together in the past, along with Jordanian DJ Kalis, at the Ha'Oman 17 Club in Jerusalem, despite initial attempts by the Interior Ministry to block Kalis's entry into Israel.
The London party, titled "Bridge of Peace," is being organized by Einhorn along with the World Zionist Organization. Einhorn invited Kalis to perform at the London party as well, but Kalis refused, because it was being organized by the WZO.
"WZO officials approached us after they read about the Jerusalem party on the Internet and invited us to come and perform in a party that would show young Jews in London that cooperation between Jews and Arabs is possible," said Einhorn.
The connection between Einhorn and Khalil was forged by musician Roy Chiki Arad, who met Khalil during a tour of Ramallah. "We met a few times and played a few pieces for each other, and we felt that there was a connection between us," said Einhorn. "I don't think the cooperation between us will dramatically affect prospects for peace in the Middle East, but we really enjoy performing together, and this allows the crowd to see that cooperation and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians is possible."
Khalil Kamal was born in Jerusalem, but has resided in Ramallah for the past few years. The 37-year-old father of three has been performing for 11 years. The 26-year-old Einhorn has played at numerous parties in Tel Aviv and is the musical producer of "Angel Tears," which combines ethnic and electronic music. The two will play Arabic music with modern adaptations, and will be accompanied by Einhorn's artistic manager, Guy Asif.