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VZL 70: Folk Music of Israel


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Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 70
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801158
Number of Tracks1
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Folk Music Of Israel: Shepherds and Cowboys

This program is devoted to songs of shepherds, who are celebrated in literature and song. The narrator makes a point of the fact that Israel also has cowboys who tend cattle.

1) Aiyil (Gazelle), sung by Yarfa Yarkoni and accompanied by the Kol Yisrael Orchestra. 1:25 - 4:04

2) Ez Vakevess (Lamb And Sheep) sung by Shula Michlibni with the Aaron Ha'carmel Ensemble. 4:35 - 8:06

3) Shir Ha'bokrim (The Cowboy's Song), sung by Shoshana Damari with the Kol Israel Orchestra and the Kol Zion Choir. 8:53 - 12:03

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1 - Folk Music of Israel
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