This past Sunday I had the opportunity to attend an Idan Raichel concert along with 2600 other teens doing
a year long Israel program like myself.
Idan Raichel is a unique Israeli songwriter/performer whose work is a "fusion of electronics, traditional Hebrew texts, Middle Eastern and Ethiopian music" (thank you Wikipedia- couldn't have said it better myself). Not only is the music unique, but he has brought together an incredible ensemble of talented singers and musicians from all over the world (ie Colombia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen). What also made this performance stand out was the raw passion emanating from the singers and musicians on stage. It was clear that their whole hearts went into those songs and they had fun doing it.
As for the audience, this was actually a MASA sponsored event being held in the Jerusalem concert hall, Binianey Ha'uma. It was so much fun dancing and singing along with all my friends. A couple of us even managed to push our way through to the front of the mob where we were right up close to the stage. An incredible performance with astounding energy from performers and audience alike.
a year long Israel program like myself.Idan Raichel is a unique Israeli songwriter/performer whose work is a "fusion of electronics, traditional Hebrew texts, Middle Eastern and Ethiopian music" (thank you Wikipedia- couldn't have said it better myself). Not only is the music unique, but he has brought together an incredible ensemble of talented singers and musicians from all over the world (ie Colombia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen). What also made this performance stand out was the raw passion emanating from the singers and musicians on stage. It was clear that their whole hearts went into those songs and they had fun doing it.
As for the audience, this was actually a MASA sponsored event being held in the Jerusalem concert hall, Binianey Ha'uma. It was so much fun dancing and singing along with all my friends. A couple of us even managed to push our way through to the front of the mob where we were right up close to the stage. An incredible performance with astounding energy from performers and audience alike.
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