It's a rare voice that knocks you out entirely, ripping you from your surroundings to submerge you in a new place. Victoria Hanna has one of those voices.Hypnotizing international audiences with her blend of pulsing vocals and spoken word performance. Hanna chants and sings original works based on ancient Hebrew texts, commenting on contemporary society and cutting through language barriers with passionate interpretations of sacred songs.
(Sarah Lefton flavorpill)

Transletters is an experiment in deconstructing the Hebrew alphabet as an elemental code, exploring its mystical nature and relation to modern modes of technological communication. In a fusion of ancient Hebrew rap, electronic music, and rare footage filmed at the womens section of the Western Wall, Hanna creates a haunting ritual performance.

Translation by Amichai Lau-Lavie, musical production and percussion by Tamir Muskat, Bass and guitar by Itamar Ziegler, Laptop and Moog by Yuval Ziegler.

May 11, 2003 - 6pm>storahtelling.org
The Actors Temple- 339 West 47th St.
pre-show study workshop with
Amichai Lau-Lavie & Victoria Hanna

May 10, 2003 - 8pm>tonic.com
Tonic - 107 Norfolk St.
(opening by JDUB Records' BEN:
Acoustic Electric Jewish soul)

All shows $12



May 3, 2003 - 9pm>joespub.com
Joe's Pub- 425 Lafayette St.
The Public Theater This project is made possible by the NY-Israel Cultural Cooperation Commission, a joint venture of the State of New York and the State of Israel. Thanks to the Consulate General of Israel - office of Cultural Affairs and the NY Foundation for the Arts.