Join Chloé Valdary in her many personas as she takes us through the fascinating story of Mizrahi music in Israel. When Mizrahi Jews first flooded to Israel in the 1950s, their culture was often suppressed in favor of the more dominant Ashkenazi culture that pervaded the young country. In the 1970s and 1980s, Mizrahi music finally made it into the Israeli mainstream with the help of homemade cassettes and stars like Zohar Argov.
"21see is ISRAEL21c’s online video network. It works to uncover Israel’s most unique stories, happening scenes, and unconventional characters – spanning from a 10th generation tattoo artist in Jerusalem, to a team of expat American football players in Haifa, to top Israeli microbrewers and fashion designers in Tel Aviv. Led by Hollywood producer and ISRAEL21c Board Member Jonathan Baruch, 21see brings together a team of global entertainment talent to tell Israeli stories like they have never been told before."
The Guide to Hipster Israel takes a look at the many things that make Israel the center of cool. From eye-popping street art to tattoos, vintage fashion and indie bands, we take you right inside the heart of Israeli youth culture, showing you the secret spots and hidden treasures that those who visit as tourists just never encounter.
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explore a song that, ever since the dramatic month that forever changed Israeli history, has become the country's soundtrack: "Jerusalem of Gold."
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