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VZL 146: Songs of Israel


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Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 146
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801206
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs Of Israel

Today's Vistas of Israel program centers around the original musical compositions of Marc Lavry, which are sung by the vocal ensemble of and accompanied by the orchestra of Israel's radio station, The Voice of Zion. There are 5 selections on this program:

1) The Hora is a rousing version of the truly native song and dance of Israel. 2:20 - 3:43

2) Shir Hanegev, The Song Of The Negev. 4:50 - 6:53

3) Shechora Ani, is sung by Natania Davrat. 7:42 - 9:51

4) Mi Anachnu, Who Are We?, is a spirited song about the tillers of the land. 10:39 - 12:20

5) Shir Ha-emek, Song Of The Valley. 12:58 - 13:43

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1 - Songs of Israel
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