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VZL 166: Folk Songs of Israel


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Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 166
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801216
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Folk Songs Of Israel-Theodore Bikel & Nico Feldman

Nico Fedman was the former leading tenor of the Israel National Opera Company. Theodore Bikel is the internationally well-known actor and singer. There are 4 selections on this Vistas Of Israel program:

1) Amen is an intense love song sung by Theodore Bikel and is about the pioneering dedication of the lovers. 1:18 - 4:09

2) U'shiovtem Ma'im B'sason Mi'na'me Yeshuah is a joyous song of redemption and was sung by Nico Feldman. 4:28 - 6:38

3) Shir Ha'avoda, Give Us Light, Oh Sun, is sung by Nico Feldman and is a joyous confident work song. 7:05 - 9:53

4) Avi Ga'el, is a love song to a woman named Avi Ga'el and is sung by Theodore Bikel. 10:07 - 13:13

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1 - Folk Songs of Israel
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