Yemenite and Other Israeli Folksongs

The modern State of Israel has absorbed immigrants from many parts of the world, including the Middle East, and the folk music of Israel reflects the varied backgrounds of its people, both in terms of style and repertoire. Many of the tunes on this recording originated in Yemen, Bukhara (in Uzbekistan), and Iran. The Druze people, located in Israel, Syria, and elsewhere in the Middle East, are also represented.

Singer Geula Gill, a native Israeli, is accompanied by guitar, chalil (recorder), and drums. Her singing may also be heard on two other recordings: Holiday Songs of Israel and Israel Dances, both available on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Dov Seltzer, a prominent Israeli composer, conductor, and leader of the Tsabar Group, provides the arrangements.

Liner notes contain biographical information about Ms. Gill and song lyrics in Hebrew with English translation.

Track Listing

101	Taam Haman	Guela Gill	02:29
102	Sa-E-Noo	Guela Gill	02:14
103	Bien N'Har Prat	Guela Gill	01:56
104	Elohim Eshala	Guela Gill	02:59
105	Of Noded	Guela Gill	02:16
106	Beboocharah	Guela Gill	02:12
201	Mipiel	Guela Gill	01:46
202	Havdlah	Guela Gill	02:17
203	Hit-Ra-Goot	Guela Gill	03:00
204	Shur Do-Di	Guela Gill	01:52
205	Nitzani Shalom	Guela Gill	02:19
206	Kich-Lot Yeh-Ni	Guela Gill	01:43
207	Debka	Guela Gill	02:06