Dekel is a singer-songwriter, whose music spans various eclectic genres, from folky jazz to indie alternative.

During her show at Manchester Jewish Museum, together with her band, Dekel will be performing songs from her new album ‘Starlings’. Though she began writing “Starlings” in September 2023, the tragic events of October 7th and their aftermath forced her to pause the project. When she returned to it a month later, Dekel says it felt like starting from scratch:

“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).

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.