Idan Raichel Project
Amazon editors have lately chosen the top 100 international music albums of all times. The widely acclaimed Israeli ensemble Idan Raichel project has made it to the Amazon list of best International Music.
Idan Raichel writes the lyrics of the songs and sings several songs in his three albums. The music is a unique mix of electronics, biblical texts, traditional blessings, traditional Ethiopian and Yemenite music. Most of his texts are written in Hebrew, some in Amharic or including passages in foreign languages. One of his songs was translated to Spanish –Cada Dia.
Many of the texts are essentially Jewish: “You are beautiful” Hinech Yafa, for example, is inspired by the Song of Songs.
Idan Raichel project is one of the most successful Israeli music bands today. The last three albums have sold hundred thousands of copies in Israel alone. Idan Raichel is songwriter, and a musician who has gathered a group of Israeli singers, many of whom are immigrants .
Idan Raichel’s debut album was released in 2002. This album has introduced Idan Raichel unique music style with ethnical influences, and was received with much enthusiasm by the israeli audience selling an double-platinum (more than 120,000 copies).
The Idan Raichel Project is an example to how extremely different cultures merge together in Israel, and to how much soulful Hebrew music can be. Many of the artists who sing in these two projects are Israeli immigrants: Idan Raichel roject gives voice to the unique cultural diversity in Israel. Popular Hebrew music today includes western and eastern influences, often accompanied by traditional hymns and prayers. A great example would be The Idan Raichel Project . Today Idan Raichel and his fellow singers tour America and around the world.
The international album
The Idan Raichel Project has released an Interantional album, targeted to an international audience, which included English translations to some of the songs. Since the, Idan Raichel Project enjoys an international success and recognition.
Mi’ma’amakim
Idan Raichel Project’s second album, Mimaamkim, was released in 2005. The song is inspired by the tradition verses from the book of Psalms, chapter 130. The album included a rare cooporation with one of the most influential in israel’s history, late Shoshana Damari.
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