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VZL 367: Songs of Israel

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 367
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801311
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs of Israel/Sung By Itamar

Itamar, uses only his first name, which means, as translated from the Hebrew, Island of Palm Trees. He is of Yemenite origin. The Jewish music of Yemen , as sung by Itamar, is a combination of Palestinian and Arab. He began his singing career when he was part of the Nahar group of the Israeli military. There are 4 selections on this Vistas of Israel program:

1) Dombari Shir is a prayer-based Yemenite song and Itamar accompanies himself on his hand drum. 1:53-4:12

2) Rachel is a love song dedicated to woman named Rachel. 5:08-8:08

3) Halaylah, The Night, is an old folk song sung by the pioneers of the yet to be Israel. 8:50-11:25

4) Nachmady L’vavi Nachmad Levavi, (no English title) is another Israeli love song. 11:48-14:39
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Tracks Info
1 - Songs of Israel
Composer(s) : N/A