Kaman Arts presents
of the Moon
Children
A fund providing instruments and educational scholarships to the music schools of Al-Kamandjâti and the Edward Said National Conservatory in the West Bank, Palestine.
A Japanese song finds a new voice in Arabic.
The first animated music video from Kaman Arts, made in support of music education in Palestine.
PREMIERES
October 2026
THE STORY
What new story unfolds when a Japanese song finds a home in Arabic?
Children of the Moon is a manga-inspired animated music video that brings Japanese and Palestinian musical traditions together through an Arabic adaptation of a contemporary Japanese song performed by young musicians from Palestine and the United States.
At its heart, the project reflects on the transience of life, cultural connection, and the shared humanity that music can reveal. The Arabic interpretation of this song retains the emotional force of the original while taking on a character entirely of its own.
Sachiyo
Yoshimoto
Creator & Producer
Violinist, composer and educator Sachiyo Yoshimoto created and produced Children of the Moon. Years spent studying Japanese and Arabic music and meeting young musicians in Palestine planted the seed for this project. What began as workshops and shared musical moments grew into a new collaboration that gives this Japanese song a new voice in Arabic.
Ghada
Ghanem
Arabic Adaptation & Vocals
Lebanese soprano, songwriter and composer Ghada Ghanem gives the song its Arabic voice, crafting the Arabic lyrics and delivering an emotionally charged performance.
Participating musicians
Ghada Ghanem, lead vocal
Mohamad Hneif, oud
Rama Badarne, qanun
Leen Zarrouk, flute
Sachiyo Yoshimoto, violin
Layan Salman, cello
Rosaline Khair, piano
Special thanks to the choirs of Al-Kamandjâti, the Edward Said National Conservatories and guest musicians.
Kaman Arts is dedicated to using music, visual storytelling, and education to connect cultures and create opportunities for young musicians. Through artistic collaboration, Kaman Arts supports emerging talent and brings diverse musical traditions into meaningful dialogue.
Children of the Moon Fund
Providing instruments and educational scholarships to the music schools of Al-Kamandjâti and the Edward Said National Conservatory in the West Bank, Palestine.
Children of the Moon Fund
Providing instruments and educational scholarships to the music schools of Al-Kamandjâti and the Edward Said National Conservatory in the West Bank, Palestine.