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Israeli music

Tagel, Tair and Liron Haim, the three sisters that make up A-WA.
Music
Israel says A-WA — “Yes!” — to singing Yemeni sisters
David Radznyski is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's newest concertmaster. He’s a 28-year-old violinist from New Haven, Connecticut, with Israeli roots.
Culture
Israel’s newest concertmaster leads a youth movement at the country’s premier orchestra
Ofer Portugaly on piano, and his wife Iris (standing next to him), started an Israeli gospel choir in 1999 after a trip to Nigeria. Here, they appear with part of their 15-member ensemble on Israeli TV.
Arts
A gospel choir in Israel? Why not?
Arts, Culture & Media
Israeli bands trying to assert themselves, fashion a global presence
Global Politics
Israel Takes on Music Diplomacy, Bands Go Global
Arts, Culture & Media
Israeli Rockers Red Band More Than Raunchy Muppets