Israeli Music Scene Buzzes With New Releases and Personal Stories
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Israeli singers Itay Levy, Ben El Tavori, Mashi Kleinstein, and Yossef Shilian have all released new music. Levy released a new single, while Tavori dropped another track from his upcoming solo album. Kleinstein fulfilled a childhood dream with her debut album, and Shilian released a song inspired by the Bibas family's tragic fate.
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- Itay Levy released a new song titled "Ma'ohav BaGeshem" with lyrics by David Zigman.
- Ben El Tavori released a new single, "Espresso Macchiato," from his upcoming solo album.
- Mashi Kleinstein released her debut album, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- Yossef Shilian released a song dedicated to the memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.
- The Bibas family members were confirmed to have been killed in captivity.
- Ben El Tavori and his partner are expecting a child.
The Israeli music scene is alive with new releases from prominent artists. Itay Levy has returned with "Ma'ohav BaGeshem" (In Love with the Rain), a new song featuring lyrics by David Zigman and a melody by Julio Iglesias, Manuel de la Calva, Ramon Arcusa, and Gianni Belfiore. The track was arranged and produced by Yaakov Lamai.
Ben El Tavori is continuing his path toward a solo album with the release of "Espresso Macchiato," a light and rhythmic song about a fleeting night encounter. This single follows his previous releases "Boreach BaLayla" (Running at Night) and "Hivanti Perachim" (I Brought Flowers). Tavori and his partner Adi Karmi recently announced they are expecting a child.
Mashi Kleinstein is fulfilling a lifelong dream with the release of her debut album, also titled "Mashi." The album contains eight songs collected over the years, offering a more personal side to the singer and actress. Kleinstein stated that releasing an independent album was a childhood aspiration, and the album includes songs like "Ef Echad" (No One), "Tagid Li" (Tell Me), and "Lifnei SheTachrim Li Livkot" (Before You Make Me Cry).
Singer-songwriter Yossef Shilian has released a deeply personal song inspired by the tragic news of the fate of the Bibas family. The song, written in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, reflects Shilian's grief and hope following the confirmed deaths of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas. Shilian shared that the story of the Bibas family, particularly the mother and her two red-haired children, deeply affected him, leading him to compose the song as a tribute and a message of resilience for the Israeli people.