Meet some of Israel’s budding artists rising st rs

Tali Loeffer Reporter

Amidst the current political and social division in Israel, it is important to focus on things that promote unity. A significant part of Israeli culture is their music, which is a blend of different genres and styles that is the perfect embodiment of Israel.

Ishay Ribo, a Israeli pop singer who grew up as an Ultra Orthodox Sephardic Jew, is currently a prominent figure in Israeli society. He is best known for his blend of religious lyrics with secular melodies and rhythms. His songs use typical modern Israeli pop tunes, but contain lyrics alluding to God and faith along with upbeat rhythms and smooth chord progressions.

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One of his most famous songs, “Sibat Hasibot,” talks about God as being the “cause of causes” and “the only one to thank for the days and the nights.” Ribo’s most recent release, “Ani Shayach La’am,” is a play on the traditional song that is part of the Passover seder, “Ma Nish Ta Na.” In the song, Ribo talks about his dedication to the Israeli nation and strives to bring unity in a time of division.