Seven years ago, two singers - Samia Panni and Joyce Yarrow - discovered first-hand what it is like to collaborate across cultures and explore the power of music to celebrate diversity. They were joined by singer/classical oboist Rosemary Bell, and Abráce was born. Soon after, percussionist Denny Stern joined the group, followed by vocalists Rebeqa Rivers and singer/actress Angie Bolton.
Singing in 18 languages, includinge Hebrew, Arabic, Swahili, Ladino, Bulgarian, and Portuguese,Abráce entertains and inform audiences throughout the northwest, taking audiences on a high-energy, rhythmical jaunt around the globe.