Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Plays Hava Nagila in Morocco

The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra – Ashdod performed two concerts in Morocco at the end of March 2022 in collaboration with the Moroccan Association of Andalusian Music. 

This was the orchestra’s first performance since the resumption of diplomatic relations between the countries in December 2020.

The first concert of the Orchestra was held at the Mohammed V National Theater in Rabat, its capital. Many distinguished dignitaries were in attendance, including the Israeli Deputy Head of Mission in Rabat, Eyal David, the Secretary-General of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture, along with many Moroccan VIPs and foreign diplomats. The orchestra played both traditional Israeli and Moroccan songs. One particularly moving moment occurred at the outset of the evening, with the playing of the Israeli and Moroccan national anthems.

Here is an excerpt from the concert with the orchestra playing Hava Nagila. Enjoy!

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