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VZL 259: New Voice of Israel

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 259
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801075
Number of Tracks1
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes New Voice Of Israel: Itamar Cohen

Itamar Cohen, an Israeli of Yemenite origin, is able to blend musical cultures to reflect the new music of Israel. As most Israeli singers, Itamar began his career while in the Israeli Army. He performed with the National Dance Theater Company.

1) Dabri Shir (Tell Me a Song) is a Yemenite song in which Itamar accompanies himself on a hand drum.0:54 - 3:43

2) Ra'chel is a lyric love song written especially for Itamar. 4:05 - 7:13

3)Yonat�i, (My Beloved), is based on The Song Of Songs. 7:40 - 9:21

4) Nadam Kol Of (The Birds Became Silent) has Yemenite roots. 9:54 - 12:31

5) Halailah (Night) is one of Israel's oldest folk songs. 12:45 - 14:25
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Tracks Info
1 - New Voice of Israel
Composer(s) : N/A