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VZL 413: Songs of Israel

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Album Info
Collection(s)Judaic
Catalogue NumberVZL 413
Matrix Number N/A
Record Label Vistas of Israel
Record Format33 1/3 RPM - 12"
Shelf Number801355
Number of TracksN/A
Date RecordedN/A
Album Artists
Notes Songs of Israel

The reality of Israel is reflected in its folklore and its music, according to the Vistas of Israel radio program. The are 5 selections on today's show:

1) Hava Netse Bamachol is sung by a mixed choral group. 1:10-2:27

2) An untitled song about the transforming of the desert into green by the pioneers of Israel is sung by an unnamed male group. 3:19-5:23

3) An untitled song about Israel's southern desert country's being changed to an oasis is sung by an unnamed male group. 6:09-9:29

4) Ha'yoshevet Beganim, is a hora sung by an unnamed mixed group. 10:57-13:43

5) The Song Of The Valley is a song from northern Israel and is sung by a female singer accompanied by a mixed group. 13:52-14:38
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Tracks Info
1 - Songs of Israel
Composer(s) : N/A