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Hila Ruach Turns Wartime Anxiety Into a Glittering New Album
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Hila Ruach’s new album, "Shchor Zohar," has drawn strong praise and a sold-out rescheduled launch show after wartime delays. In a June 17 N12 interview, she discussed the record’s themes of fear, survival, politics, and her growing audience.
- 01Ruach’s new album was released just before the latest war with Iran.
- 02Her Barby launch show was postponed, then rescheduled and sold out in two days.
- 03She said the record turns wartime darkness into "black glow."
- 04Ruach described herself as slow-moving, self-questioning, and drawn to live performance.
- 05The interview also covered Rabin, internet overload, and her acting roles.
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