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VZL 216: Folk Music of Israel

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 216
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801036
Number of Tracks1
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Folk Music Of Israel: International Folk Singers

The International Folk Singers sing five songs of the new nation of israel:

1) T'sena, T'sena, composed by Isaachar Mirono, invites girls to go out to greet the soldiers, but to also show some restraint. 1:33 - 3:32

2) David , composed by M. Zaira and Dovid Melech Yisrael. 3:57 - 6:12

3) Hafin Jan. This song uses the symbolism of a ceremonial coffee pot that is passed around campfires to express the rekindling of hope and strength by the new Israeli settlers. 6:40 - 8:21

4) Lech Lamidbar (To The Desert) is an appeal to the pioneers to return to the desert to make the land suitable for farming. 8:45 - 10:21

5)Zot Haderech L�eilat (This Is The Road To Eilat), is a song of praise to the city of Eilat. Situated at the southern-most tip of Israel, it is surrounded by potentially dangerous enemies. 11:01 - 13:13
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Tracks Info
1 - Folk Music of Israel
Composer(s) : N/A