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VZL 292: Songs of Israel - Songs for Winter

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 292
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801264
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs of Israel/Songs for Winter

While winter is a season of change in most countries of the world, so it is in Israel. However, don't think snow for the most part. Different types of plants and fruits bloom at this time of year and many people remark about the beauty of the land and its flowers and plants at this particular time. There are 5 selections on this Vistas of Israel program:

1) Ca'laniot, The Wild Red Poppy, is sung by Shoshana Damari. 3:02 - 3:50

2) Ra'ketnik, Sicomen, is sung by Esther Rheinstat. This is a song about a particular type of flower that is a winter bloom in Israel. 4:33 - 7:17

3) Shir Ha'yakinton, The Beautiful Blue Hyacinth, is sung by Nehama Hendel. 7:36 - 9:06

4) Pora'ach Narkist, The Wild Narcissus, is sung by The Am'Haleyn Group. 9:40 - 12:26

5) Eretz Zabat Holah B'divash, The Land Overflows With Milk And Honey, is sung by an unnamed group. 12:48 - 14:02
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Tracks Info
1 - Songs of Israel - Songs for Winter
Composer(s) : N/A