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Far from home, Middle Eastern band finds rhythm in Germany

CORRECTS SPELLING OF A NAME From left: Wassim Mukdad, Borys Slowikowski, Eden Cami and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project talks together after a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

CORRECTS SPELLING OF A NAME - Wassim Mukdad, right, and Eden Cami of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project greets each other prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

CORRECTS SPELLING OF A NAME - From left: Wassim Mukdad, Eden Cami, Borys Slowikowski and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project perform during a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

CORRECTS SPELLING OF A NAME - Wassim Mukdad, right, and Eden Cami of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project playing a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

CORRECTS SPELLING OF A NAME - Wassim Mukdad, Borys Slowikowski, Eden Cami and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project acknowledge the applause of the audience during a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

From left: Wassim Mukdag, Borys Slowikowski, Eden Cami and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project talks together after a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

The Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' lies on the shore prior to a concert of the Kayan Project in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Wassim Mukdag, right, and Eden Cami of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project greets each other prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Borys Slowikowski, left, and Or Rozenfeld, right, of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project playing a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Eden Cami of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project performs during a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project holds a set list prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Eden Cami, right, and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project perform during a soundcheck prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Eden Cami, left, and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project perform during a soundcheck prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

From left: Wassim Mukdag, Eden Cami, Borys Slowikowski and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project perform during a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Or Rozenfeld, member of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project plays his contrabass during the soundcheck prior to a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Wassim Mukdag, right, and Eden Cami of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project playing a concert at the Jewish theatre boat MS Goldberg in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Wassim Mukdag, Borys Slowikowski, Eden Cami and Or Rozenfeld of Arab-Israeli-Jewish band Kayan Project acknowledge the applause of the audience during a concert at the Jewish theatre boat 'MS Goldberg' in Berlin, Sunday, May 29, 2022. The Berlin band Kayan Project, with a diverse cast of musicians from across the Middle East, might never been able to perform together in the members’ home countries. But it has risen to local fame in Berlin, Germany, with its unique style that combines oriental tunes with both Arabic and Hebrew lyrics. The band members include an Arab-Druze singer from northern Israel, a Syrian refugee and a Jewish Israeli bassist. (AP Photo/Stefanie Loos)

Far from home, Middle Eastern band finds rhythm in Germany