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Med'Set is a project born from the common desire of singer-violinist Akim El Sikameya and festival director Sete Sois Sete Luas to give life, by music, to this idea of a Mediterranean culture, common to all people of the region, and stronger than any political division. "Before being Portuguese, Spanish, Algerian, Italian or Greek, we are Mediterranean." And to prove it, Akim el Sikameya, worldwide famous singer and violinist, wanted to reunite in an exceptional creation, seven

Yair Dalal, born in 1955; composer, violinist, oud player and singer; is probably the most prolific Israeli ethnic musician and plays an important role in shaping the global world music scene. Over the last decade he has put 11 albums, covering wide and varied cultural territory, and authentically representing Israel's cultures and fusing them through music as whole. Much of Dalal's work reflects his extensive musical skills in both classical and Arabic music and also reflects a strong affinity he has for the desert and its habitants. Dalal's family came to Israel from Baghdad and his Iraqi roots are embedded in his musical work.