Boston-based musician Yoni Battat on exploring his Jewish and Iraqi heritage

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July 18, 2024

Tiziana Dearing
Amanda Beland

Yoni Battat singing and playing the oud. (Courtesy of Yoni Battat)

Boston-based musician Yoni Battat will be performing at this year's Lowell Folk Festival, running from July 26 to 28. Radio Boston speaks with the oud and violin player about how his music reflects his Iraqi and Jewish roots.

This segment aired on July 18, 2024.

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