Wartime Diaries
Mixtape
Crank up the volume and join us for a dazzling musical journey. We’ll explore seven decades of local tunes, in celebration of one big milestone of a birthday. We’ll take you behind the scenes of some of Israel’s most (and least…) iconic songs, and unpack the dramas, complexities and social tensions involved. Hear the stories of Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, Shir LeShalom, Hatikva and more! So prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of phenomenal live music, incredible visuals and – more than anything else – the surprising brand of ‘Israel Story’ stories you’ve all come to love.
Accompanying Artists: The show includes original music, written specifically for the show, by Ari Wenig and Dotan Moshanov.
Length: 90 minutes
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- Episode 36
- 36:36
- 2018
“Mixtape” Part I – Our Hope?
Let’s face it – when it comes to Israel, everything is complicated. Politics are complicated, religion is complicated, democracy is complicated, the conflict is complicated. Even our complications are complicated. ... -
- Episode 37
- 44:26
- 2018
“Mixtape” Part II – Iron and Gold
In 1968, an up-and-coming left-wing politician by the name of Uri Avnery brazenly suggested replacing Israel’s national anthem, HaTikvah. His proposal was surprising, given the fact that the would-be replacement was the unequivocal ... -
- Episode 38
- 47:50
- 2018
“Mixtape” Part III – Eastward Bound
In Israel today, Mizrahi – or “Eastern” – music is ubiquitous. In fact, to many, it is practically synonymous with Israeli music. But that wasn’t always the case. For decades, ... -
- Episode 39
- 43:42
- 2018
“Mixtape” Part IV – War, Peace and Bumper Stickers
Over the last four episodes, we’ve told the stories behind some of Israel’s most iconic songs. When we set off on this musical journey, we hoped to find a unicorn, ...
