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VZL 217: Shiru Shir (Music of Israel)


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Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 217
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801037
Number of Tracks1
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Music of Israel: Shiru Shir

Shiru Shir (Sing A Song) is the name of the group highlighted on this program. Mayer Honig established the group to bring popular Israeli folk songs to the general public.

1) Etz H'arimon (The Pomegranite Tree). 1:07 - 3:13

2) Debka (A Dance Set To Words). Conducted by T'svi B'n Porat. 4:15 - 6:42

3) Y'erah Kina (Greek folk song). Conducted by T'svi B'n Porat. 7:05 - 8:03

4) Hayoshevet Bagonim (Derived from Song of Solomon). Sung by Hadassah Sigalov. 8:40 - 11:12

5) I'ya Hatal (Look! The Dew). 11:23 - 13:30

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1 - Shiru Shir (Music of Israel)
Composer(s) : N/A