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VZL 145: Songs by Geula Gill

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 145
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801205
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs By Geula Gill

Geula Gill is a Yemenite singer, born in Israel, who has entertained in the Americas, Africa and Europe. She is accompanied on this Vistas of Israel program of 5 selections by players of a flute and a "Miriam" drum:

1) Taam Hamaan, The Taste Of Manna, is a song describing the taste of a loved one's kiss. 1:17 - 3:29

2) Bebuchara, is a song that criticized the Emir of Buhar and originated from an Israeli musical comedy. 3:46 - 5:48

3) Elochim Eshalah, I Will Ask Of The Lord, is a Yemenite song of praise to G'd and to the high priest of the holy service. 5:55 - 8:40

4) Ki'c’hlot Yeyni, When My Wine Is Finished, is a song of a 14th century poet who wrote a couplet about his wine being diluted by its supplier. 9:04 - 10:41

5) Debka, is a Druise's dance. 10:55 - 12:21
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Tracks Info
1 - Songs by Geula Gill
Composer(s) : N/A