A-WA - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents A-WA performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 14, 2016.
Songs:
Ya Raitesh Al Warda
Ala Wabda
Shamak Zabad Radai
Habib Galbi
Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
Photo thumbnail by Hanna Stevens
kexp.org
www.a-wamusic.com

[@Goryllo]

My band opened for them in Florence, Italy, in the wonderful garden of the synagogue. Great show, had lots of fun, they were the nicest people, very down to earth but especially good artists!

[@elmisticco]

Those Yemenite trio sisters rock big time! Love from Yemen ❤️💕😘

[@thatsme8489]

They're Israeli Yemenite :)

[@elmisticco]

+thatsme8489 it's all good Israel or Yemen I still love them ❤️😍💕😘👄

[@8bitjoystick]

These ladies are Yemeni Jews that had their families forced to leave Yemen when they were expelled in the Yehudi Nakba after the war of 1948. There were more Jewish refugees after the war of 1948 than Muslim. May peace and religious tolerance return to the Middle East, including Yemen.

[@elmisticco]

Yaakov Adam it's indeed very sad and a colossal loss for Yemen to lose its unique and ancient Jewish community. In fact, Yemenite Jews are the ancestors of all Yemenis. Judaism is the first monotheist religion that was adopted by Yemenis back in time; we even had Yemenite Jewish kings. Before that we used to worship the sun ☀️. Many Yemenis are very sad to see their brethren Yemenite Jews forced to leave their native Yemen. But one day - hopefully soon - Yemenite Jewish community will thrive all over again in Yemen and around the globe in 🌎 in peace and harmony with all people.

[@mimarhey]

fuck israel

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

Love you strong, excellent sisters. Shalom.

[@moskowitzbb]

A-WA: "let's celebrate life and enjoy together" YESSSSSSS

[@user-yn2kt3qs7n]

الاغاني التراثية اليمنيها اجمل واروع التراث العربي اليمني الاصيل شكرا زيون جولان الذي عرف العالم بالاغاني التراثية اليمنيه

[@user-vj5bw4lu8t]

الفن اليمني يوصل للعالميه شكرا يهود اليمن اخلاق وتواضع انتم انقى البشر

[@user-ru9xt8nt1m]

وين انقى بشر و هم اشد عداوه للمسلمين 😒

[@youtubecomment248]

@@user-ru9xt8nt1m we realy love you brothers, may הקב"ה bring peace to his land soon and we could let away everything buffer between us. and thank you for your exaggerated complimet😘

[@davidburch4165]

Bassist and drummer are fabulous, not to slight the rest of the band. The sisters'voices are angelic! Stumbled on this totally by accident, can't stop listening -- wonderful!!

[@amjadhalaseh6162]

So beautiful....they reminds me of the legend Ofra Hazza

[@MsNovemberry]

These ladies are fantastic. I understand nothing; but. It all sounds good to me. I definitely hear the Motown-esque harmonies. Ofra Haza would be so proud.

[@user-ww9fm4uj1j]

ماشاءالله عليكن حلوين وياريت ربي خلقني قريب منكم احبكم من القلب وبعجاب كبير، وسلام خاص ل حبيبتي شيران

[@Tzilhavshemad]

I used to visit my late grandma when I was younger. Her tiny high-pitched voice would welcome me as I walked towards her front door. At times I just stopped and listened. I used to caught her sing while cooking in the kitchen...no background music just her voice. she was born and raised in Yemen and immigrated to IL also. Keep up the good work Girls!

[@keithmicomonaco4693]

Very sweet story :) Thank you for sharing

[@garrywestwell]

So many references made to the amazing Ofra Haza and I think she would have loved this fantastic trio just as much as we do.....Amazing and inspiring music.....

[@mikadar]

omg this is best habib galbi version, even better than studio version, superb !!!

[@ec-mp5ms]

love this! our family are yemenite jews and music and dance is very important, so nice to see it in the mainstream!

[@sukhoi115]

"Ofra Haza daughter's" !! very, very nice music

[@Boogieforme]

Not very surprised to find their producer is a bandmember of Balkan Beat Box :)

[@elmisticco]

He's also Israeli Yemenite

[@Boogieforme]

I know ^_^

[@msinbalony]

they actually did vocals to one of their songs.. check out habibi min zaman

[@Boogieforme]

msinbalony Ooh, never knew it was them, cool!

[@kucam12mischablue]

HAAAAAHAHAHA!! that's iiit!

[@user-bf2re5xh6d]

فرقه روعه رووووعه وياسلام على الفنانات الشقيقات

[@EnkiTheAlmighty]

I knew the Jalabas were Moroccans :), you girls have a huge fan here in Morocco, I totally hope we get the chance to see you here someday.

[@khalidibouh3458]

That's Hassan Hajjaj s touch ;)

[@user-bv6hn7my3y]

No they are not they are from Yemen dumbass soo quiet lying

[@RudydeGroot]

One thing missing.. The lyrics. I would like to see them in Arabic (Yemenite?), Hebrew and English.

[@xSagisag]

@@user-bv6hn7my3y they’re from Israel 🇮🇱

[@user-up8no5pk3n]

يمنيات

[@TNT938]

I’m Mohammed alhameri from South Yemen Arabic I’m love you 😍 so much ❤️🇦🇪❤️🇾🇪❤️🇵🇸❤️🇲🇦❤️🇩🇿❤️😍😍👌👍🏻

[@Mike-iq5sr]

I'm so happy for this girls. I hope that they become worldfamous.

[@selesaid4367]

i love these girls, im from Zanzibar island i wish to see them live these creative angels, bcoz me too my back ground yemanii but born in Zanzibar . A-WA you are Amazing loooove you

[@yemeni7375]

from Yemen I love it 💖💖😍😍

[@montycarter4619]

A == { Plexus } == jam ,,,,

[@DoomHatesYou]

you love their song but you dont love them to live with you in yemen. that's why their ancestors left yemen and lived in israel

[@user-ll1fv2xu9e]

👍

[@hanaref6508]

@@DoomHatesYou نحن نحبهم ولكن ما تمر به اليمن الان جعل كل المواطنين البسطاء يرحلو - نحن نحبكم 💕من اليمن

[@msinbalony]

appppppaa! proud to be an Israeli, proud to be a Yemenite. we have the best music ever.:)

[@msinbalony]

@@northscrow9316 thank youu!

[@lushyon]

Excellenet!! please girls, come to Argentina!

[@montycarter4187]

Falling In Love With Awa == So Great !!!

[@ronaldwilliams3743]

the keyboardist is awesome!

[@fuadhamamah6322]

A-WA | نعم | أيوه | Yes .. تراث صنعاااني يمني - ريده - باب القاع لهجة صنعانية - مااابش😇😀😉 صنعاء | فن .... صنعاء | Sana'a Yemen | يمن

[@user-ww9fm4uj1j]

عمر المحمودي من اليمن تعز،، فديت كل يهود اليمن بنات ورجال،، احبكم موتتتتتتتت والله، تحياتي وتقديري لكم

[@Sam-tq6cb]

❤️

[@user-jf6ew6ye9c]

ואנחנו אוהבים אותך מאוד !

[@selesaid4367]

One who understands music will understand how the Universe works., The power of music makes all the difference to me with motivation throughout the day, A-WA you are the book of wisdom

[@el_jefe74]

Fuckin beautiful. Your music trascends all borders, plus your female power is unique and sincere. Greetings from Ecuador, la mitad del mundo.

[@mbr0740]

love from yemen, i like your songs

[@tkshot]

I keep coming back to this session... These women are amazing, and the band is superb as well. A-wa for A-wa!

[@sareyos]

Love from yemen

[@moskowitzbb]

this performance is gonna hit 90,000 in a week - any takers? they're so damn good...

[@josh0g]

Admit it, everyone.... you love the keytar. I know I do.

[@Gtgondor]

I also want to mention the host, Darek, great questions for knowing more about this band. Thanks!

[@taherx9]

Yo this is hella good. Like a modern version of some of the old Yemeni songs.

[@JJPO1COS]

I love these girls.. A amazing music

[@abdulazizalaghbari1597]

A-WA makes traditional Yemenite songs and music are famous , wonderful ,

[@shwikarous5309]

Im from 🇾🇪 i love you all girls 👍

[@juliennewise1549]

A-WA you totally Rock and make my heart sing with so much joy 💥 ישר קח לשלושה אחות חיים מי ראש העיין👌🏼🏅🏅🏅

[@dannyb3663]

Even when the lyrics are sad, they look so happy! Its such a joy to listen to them.

[@samiameen]

تحية من اليمن لفرقة awa

[@FinalfantasyFRANtic]

"I wish I was with my love, who is on another ... village..." - that is such a nice way to put it... :) LOVE your music!

[@morpheusdezion]

Much love & respect from Houston, Texas, USA. ❤️

[@gregoryspevack2263]

These beautiful voices warm my soul

[@ADucheny]

I have been following you since you were the Haim sisters! Back in the 90's maybe? Early 2000's? You have come so far! If you're ever in Los angeles, please send me front row center tickets I would love to be there!

[@Fire-nf8ij]

Wonderful , i love you , your culture , tour voice everyting ! ❤

[@M3gaCowlick]

they look like theyre having so much fun performing. love it

[@wienerblut100]

Acid Arab brought me here. No regrets-these ladies are fantastic!

[@user-hw7yf6ve6f]

رووووعه حافظي على ثرات اليمن حبيبتي 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🇾🇪👍

[@user-my5wl2bo8e]

איזו מוזיקה מדהימה!!! מקפיצה אותי ומשמחת.הם הצליחו להמציא סגנון חדש בעולם!ישכויח

[@Melindajazzrus]

Great vibe sisters....We are hooked on your fab music.....Melinda Bloomfield-Neal and Corneilus Neal, From Santa Monica, California!

[@user-zg5oq5yu8r]

Amazing! Love you all.

[@elescaramujo]

Wonderful! Greetings from Buenos Aires,Argentina.

[@aasn3736]

Seriously I can not express myself how much I love this tune !! Again big love from polish hart.

[@janafish3]

Wonderful voices and songs

[@B.z-d6e]

Loved it, great performance ♥️❤️

[@len9361]

Amazing performance! Wish that they will Portland (Oregon) play soon!

[@blaetzli]

I love it it's great sound

[@Michaella169]

great beat great voices I absolutely love it!

[@mayasej]

je suis sous un envoûtement, c'est clair. Sorcières du bonheur. witches of happiness, I'm under a spell.

[@Gtgondor]

great! excellent performace! I love it

[@bzeeact5774]

Love the song, the mix well done. Peace

[@saif571]

Yemen 🇾🇪

[@svenolley]

great songs and a great band!

[@Hathec]

i just loved it! after listening them with Balkan Beat Box. here i am!

[@leaterrapon3745]

so pretty and talented

[@AboMnaf-mn4zm]

انتم الوحيدون من ترسمون الصورة الجميلة لليمن.

[@DiegoSteffaloo]

All the people in this stage seems to be so chill...

[@annakerot6237]

Absolutely adore them 😍😃😏

[@skyfall8352]

Wonderful I love this girls 😍😍😍😘😘

[@masterRabbit78]

Beautiful voices!

[@abrahamhope4238]

Loved these from Kracow Poland 2014 Jewish festival beautiful in every way, I will see you again one day, Now you are famous will I be able to afford it?

[@opendwandererloplof2398]

they sounds great!

[@katelynbowen1543]

Can't wait to see A-WA at Festival International this weekend!!!!

[@wa2874]

Très bien, la chose la plus douce est la chanson de mon amour👍

[@ramonanaya6236]

How have i never seen this!!!! I found out about awa in like 2017

[@user-io5cx1gt3t]

الغنيّه الثانيه عجبتني... ابدا بك يا عظيم الشان

[@lklkmomo5855]

الفرقه الي تدق ولي يعزفو كلهم .. يمنيه من شمال اليمن بتحديد من بريده صنعاء شفناهم في امريكا في احتفال مع اليمنين الفنانه اسمها روبي الثنتين الثانيات اسمهن صعب من المستحيل تحفضه لاكن العزفين توماس اتيمار فيكاس

[@adopcionperrosespana]

I love these 3 ❤ Love from Spain

[@beloubede]

so much of BBB in their music, beautiful:-)

[@tookclosely5480]

+Anne Demarlier super respect!

[@lucafumagalli3636]

one language.good music.

[@user-gg3fz8fd8e]

الله الله عليكم روعه روعه وخاصه بل الهجه اليمنيه أحلا بصمه واحلا سلام من سلام يا عرب 🤚🌹🌹🌷

[@montycarter4187]

So Nice == Great video !!

[@eliranamarmusic]

Amazing!

[@rahamimcohen9824]

Just wonderful ❤

[@kaedalteeb1674]

تراث يمني اصيل يحتاج متابع لغوي

[@avivgavra7686]

This is great, love it

[@nucciamango7915]

Bravo Mesdemoiselles A-Wa et Messieurs les musiciens ! C'est super !!!

[@piotrzaleski522]

Super. Dziewczyny uwielbiam waszą muzykę!!!

[@mariasenepasletout5508]

ça change comme style .j'aime

[@tabishkuma]

That trippy synth on the second song.

[@ayamotek6824]

תלבושת אחידה נמוסיפה להופעה שלכן בהצלחה לבנות המקסימות

[@lindseytaylor-guthartz1236]

Love them!!

[@P_Izenberg]

amazing!

[@Shachar50]

love it!!!

[@skyfall8352]

I love 😍 every thing from Yemen 🌷

[@swarm69]

such tight drums, really carried the performance for me :D

[@simoncaissie8404]

i was wondering what you were talking about in the first minute it looked so in the pocket until he started fo fill his space.

[@elmisticco]

I totally agree. The drummer is nothing short of perfection. Not to mention the entire band is amazing.

[@onearmfrog]

Perfection!

[@carlalima9348]

Terrific!