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VZL 348: Music of Israel - Songs of Songs

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 348
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801292
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Music of Israel/Songs of Songs

The Song of Songs is the only book of the Bible that lacks a religious or national theme. The actual theme is "human love". Today's Vistas of Israel program brings songs from this ancient book of love and poetry. There are 4 selections on this recording:

1) Ebahtini Ahoty Kala , (no English title), is sung by Shoshana Damari. 1:44-4:43

2) Hayoshevet Ba`Ganim,She Who Sits In The Garden, is sung by the Karmon Singers. 5:10-6:52

3) El Ginat Egoz, (no English title), is sung by the HaParvarim Israel's top folk singing trio. 7:06-9:30

4) Ki Shoshana Beyn Ha`Kotzim, Keyn Rayaty Beyn Ha`Habanot, As A Lilly Among The Thorns So Is My Beloved As Compared With Other Women is sung by an unnamed chorus. 10:15-12:35
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Tracks Info
1 - Music of Israel - Songs of Songs
Composer(s) : N/A