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Former President Obama Includes Israeli Band Temper City in Summer Playlist
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama included Israeli band Temper City's song "Self Aware" in his 2026 summer playlist, alongside legendary musicians like The Beatles and David Bowie. The playlist, shared on social media, features a diverse range of genres and artists. Temper City, a trio known for blending languages in their music, gained international recognition through this inclusion.
- 01Barack Obama included Israeli band Temper City's song "Self Aware" in his 2026 summer playlist.
- 02The playlist features legendary artists like The Beatles, David Bowie, Nina Simone, and Drake.
- 03Temper City is a young Israeli trio consisting of Eitan Feld, Chen Cordova, and Aviv Bernholtz.
- 04Cordova and Bernholtz also produce as the duo Sync, known for hits with Noa Kirel and Margi.
- 05Obama's playlist mixes classic and contemporary songs across multiple genres.
- 06The playlist was shared on social media as part of Obama's annual summer tradition.
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