About Music of Israel
Music of Israel is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Naomi Shemer and Shoshana Damari.
Music of Israel has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Israeli hip hop.
From Wikipedia
The music of Israel incorporates a variety of musical traditions. Since the First Aliyah of Jews to Palestine in the 1880s, local musical styles have developed alongside the adoption of international genres. Since the 1960s, Israeli music has become increasingly diverse, expanding into rock, folk, and jazz. Some of the world's top classical musicians are Israeli or of Israeli origin.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Israel.
Key artists
- Naomi Shemer
- Shoshana Damari
Related genres
Arabic music
music of the Arab world
Byzantine music
music in the tradition of the Byzantine Empire
Music of Turkey
music and musical traditions of Turkey and Ottoman music
Music of Egypt
musical culture of Egypt
Music of Iran
Iran
Music of Cyprus
overview of musical traditions in Cyprus
Music of Syria
musical culture of Syria
Music of Lebanon
music and musical traditions of Lebanon
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Israel?
Music of Israel is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.
Who are famous Music of Israel artists?
Naomi Shemer and Shoshana Damari.