Tag: Israeli Music
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Berry Sakharof’s Rare Selichot Appearance at a Tel Aviv Synagogue
Iconic Israeli Rock Meets Selichot in Tel Aviv In a moment that brought together the worlds of rock and prayer, Berry Sakharof appeared at Beit HaKnesset Ezekiel, a synagogue in Tel Aviv, for a rare Selichot performance on the eve of Yom Kippur. Known as one of Israel’s pioneering rock musicians and the former driving…
-
Israeli Musicians Facing Challenges Abroad
The Struggles of Israeli Musicians in a Changing World In recent years, the landscape for many Israeli musicians has shifted dramatically. Several artists, who once toured internationally with relative ease, are now confronting a backlash that has made performing abroad a daunting task. The music industry, much like other art forms, often serves as a…
-
Israeli Musicians Face Global Backlash Amidst Gaza Conflict
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Israeli Musicians In recent months, Israeli musicians have found themselves navigating a difficult landscape as global tensions related to the Gaza conflict have intensified. Many artists, who previously enjoyed international acclaim, are now grappling with a backlash that impacts their ability to perform overseas. The story of the band “The…
-
Mati Caspi Announces Health Decline and Commitment to Support Families
In a heartfelt announcement, iconic singer and composer Mati Caspi shared an update regarding the deterioration of his health, revealing the necessity to leave the stage earlier than planned. Addressing a passionate audience that has supported him throughout the years, Caspi expressed his gratitude and commitment to a cause that resonates deeply within the hearts…