Tag: Israeli Music
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I Butterfly Controversy: Israeli girl group faces apartheid backlash
Background Israeli girl group I Butterfly, launched by talent agent Roberto Ben Shushan, has quickly moved from studio sessions to international headlines. Their debut single “Mi Ata” (Who Are You) marked the group’s first public foray into the music scene, but the ensuing reception has been far from harmonious. Within days of releasing their music,…
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I Butterfly: Israeli Girl Group Faces Backlash Over Mi Ata
Controversy Knocks on the Door: I Butterfly’s Debut Sparks Global Debate The Israeli girl group I Butterfly, newly minted in the pop scene, has landed under a harsh spotlight that journalists, human rights advocates, and fans alike are watching closely. Founded by talent agent Roberto Ben Shushan, the quartet released their debut single “Mi Ata”…
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Malcolm Miller Delves into Israel’s Musical Tapestry: Transcultural Dialogues in Classical and Popular Sounds
Introduction: A New Lens on Israeli Music The launch of the project Classical and Popular Music in Israel, part of Eastman Studies/URP, marks a pivotal moment for scholars and music enthusiasts. Led by the British musicologist Malcolm Miller, the event offers an illustrated introduction to a volume that surveys how Israeli art and popular music…
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Malcolm Miller: Transcultural Dialogues in Israeli Music – A Launch Perspective
Introduction: A Groundbreaking Launch The launch of Classical and Popular Music in Israel: Transcultural Dialogues and Contrasts marks a pivotal moment in the study of Israeli music. This volume, published as part of Eastman Studies/URP, is introduced with a lucid illustrated overview by the renowned British musicologist Malcolm Miller. The event—an integrated talk and recital—frames…
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Sharmit Or Explains Why She Won’t Write to Avoid Division
A Life in Songs and War’s Shadow Sharmit Or, a towering figure in Israeli music and a two-time winner of the KVK (Kammer of Israel) award for lifetime achievement, speaks candidly about why she no longer writes lyrics she fears could sow division. Her long career spans pop anthems, Eurovision glory, and a personal saga…
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Shmerit Or Explains Why She Won’t Write to Avoid Division
A Life Shaped by War, Love, and the Power of Song Shmerit Or, a towering figure in Hebrew songwriting and a two-time Israel Composer’s Association (AcoCollect) award recipient, speaks candidly about why she has stopped writing lines that could inflame political or social rifts. Her reflections come as Israel faces ongoing conflict and a pervasive…
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The Back Shelf Episode: Sheshet’s Debut Album and the Birth of Israeli Progressive Folk
Introduction: Uncovering a Quiet Milestone In this episode of The Back Shelf, host Dudi Ptimer dusts off a rare gem from Israel’s musical past: the debut album by the ensemble Sheshet, released in November 1977. Though not a chart-topping spectacle at the time, the record has since become a touchstone for artistic audacity in Hebrew…
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Back Shelf Episode III: Sheshet and Their One-Off 1977 Album
Introduction: Dusting Off a Groundbreaking Hebrew Record In the latest episode of the podcast “Back Shelf,” host Dudi Patimer dusts off a record that time almost forgot. The focus is the debut, self-titled album by the Israeli band Sheshet, released in November 1977. Though the band lingered on the fringes of popular attention, the album’s…
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Back Shelf Episode 3: Sheshet’s Debut Album, a One-Off Masterpiece
Introduction: dusting off a missing milestone In this chapter of the podcast series Behind the Back Shelf, host Dudi Patimer pulls a long-forgotten record from the shelves and asks what it meant at the moment of its release—and what it continues to mean today. The debut album by the Israeli band Sheshet, released in November…
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Barri Saraf Spotted at Tel Aviv Synagogue: What the Singer Did During Selichot
A Rare Selichot Appearance in Tel Aviv In a surprising turn of events on the eve of Yom Kippur, Barri Saraf was seen at a Selichot service inside Beit HaKnesset Yitzhak in Tel Aviv. The appearance, described by attendees as unusual for the veteran artist, drew attention not only for its timing but for the…