The Cedar Presents
An Evening with Duo Andalus
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Doors 7PM | Show 7:30PM
Seated | All Ages
This show is part of The Cedar's Global Roots Series, made possible in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Marbrook Foundation, the Rosemary and David Good Foundation, and the hundreds of donors whose generosity helps sustain our programs each year.
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Duo Andalus brings together the rich traditions of Andalusian, Sephardic, and Middle Eastern music through the distinctive collaboration of vocalist Lala Tamar and multi-instrumentalist Ofer Ronen.
Duo Andalus
Duo Andalus brings together the rich traditions of Andalusian, Sephardic, and Middle Eastern music through the distinctive collaboration of vocalist Lala Tamar and multi-instrumentalist Ofer Ronen.
Their performances weave intricate instrumentation with heartfelt storytelling, celebrating the shared heritage of Moroccan, Arabic and Jewish musical traditions. The result is an immersive and soulful experience that resonates with diverse audiences around the world.
Lala Tamar
Lala Tamar is what happens when Moroccan soul and Brazilian beats meet on the dancefloor. A singer songwriter, poet, guimbri player, and dancer, Lala Tamar stirs ancient North African rituals into fresh, feminine alchemy. With a voice that moves effortlessly between intimacy and power, she sings in Arabic, Amazigh and Portuguese. She is the first artist to record a contemporary album in Haquetia, and has shared stages with North African greats like Karim Ziad, Khadija El Warzazia, and Mehdi Nassouly, and recently made her Lincoln Center debut in NYC. Learn more about Lala Tamar here.
Ofer Ronen
Ofer Ronen, a master flamenco guitarist and arranger, draws from classical Arabic, Andalusian, and world music traditions. His expressive playing and refined musical direction provide a rich harmonic and rhythmic foundation that highlights the duo’s cross-cultural dialogue. Together, Duo Andalus creates a vibrant musical journey that bridges continents and centuries. Learn more about Ofer Ronen here.