Dekel: “Starlings”

Dekel is a singer-songwriter, whose music spans various eclectic genres, from folky jazz to indie alternative. This event is part of our Synagogue Nights season. During her show at Manchester Jewish Museum, together with her band, Dekel will be performing songs from her new album ?Starlings?.?Dekel began writing ?Starlings? in September 2023, but the events of 7th October and the unimaginable fallout thereafter put everything on hold. On returning to work on the album a month or so later, Dekel says she ?felt like I was starting something completely new. I was changing the whole approach and the DNA of the project. I?m always trying to create an accurate musical signature, I try to have a clear focus, it means a lot to me to work and present music in this way. On this album I feel I managed to do that in a very deep way through the lyrics, melodies and the overall essence.? Featuring cello, accordion, acoustic guitar, clarinet, Dekel?s songs are beautifully sculpted and inspired by her Jewish spiritual world. The music is vibrant yet gentle. Dekel grew up in Haifa overlooked by the evergreen Mount Carmel and attended the prestigious Beit Zvi performing art school.? She currently lives between Tel Aviv and London. Her previous releases include Last of Songs (2014), Hello (2018) and Desert Moon (2023). Listen to her new single below: Dekel ? Vocals Ilona Suomalainen ? Accordion John Matts ? Guitar TBC ? Cello Susi Evans ? Clarinet WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The age guidance for this performance is 14+. The performance will be 60 minutes long. There will be no intervals. After the performance there will be an opportunity to meet and talk to Dekel in the museum?s foyer. Doors to the museum will be open from 6pm for the performance to start at 7pm. Cafe will be selling hot food and drinks before the event. Please note that food and drinks can?t be taken into the synagogue, so please allow enough time before the performance. We don?t have a cloak room and are unable to store bags and we would advise not bringing large bags with you when you visit. ACCESS Our new building includes step free access to the entrance via a ramp, a lift to the first floor, level access throughout the ground floor and accessible gender neutral toilets. Click HERE for more access information. If you have any additional needs please email tickets@manchesterjewishmuseum.com in advance so we can best support. GETTING HERE We are just a 15 minute walk from Victoria Station and Manchester?s Green Quarter. Both the 41 and 135 buses stop on Cheetham Hill Road within 100m from the museum?s entrance at the Elizabeth Street and Derby Street stops. We encourage you to use public transport or other sustainable transport methods when travelling to the museum. Click HERE for more information on getting here.