Performing in front Israei & Bulgarian presidents.
March 25, 08. (photo was taken by Jossef Avi Yair Engel, Jucha)
La Mujer de Terach - sung in Ladino
Dumbala - Gypsy Romanian song
The cultural mosaic of Israel comes to life with the music of Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy, Sephardic and Yemenite melodies.
The five members of the Ethnic Ensemble come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and truly reflect the varied musical styles of Israel.
The music performed by the ensemble relies on Eastern European, Balkan and Gypsy traditions. Naturally, it combines materials from the countries of origin of the five musicians; the Sephardic traditional music, Mediterranean influences, the music of Yemenite Jews and some original music as well.
Israeli culture is the product of an immigrant society and brings together Balkan music alongside the sounds of Morocco, traditional Russian music side by side with Arabic and Middle Eastern traditional music and so on.
The Ensemble's unique performances represent the diverse and colourful cultural characters of Israeli music.
After all, where else is it possible to listen to an old Yemenite song accompanied by an Accordion?
The Ensemble was established in 2004 by individuals who are active, leading figures at the heart of the Israeli music industry. They display their ability to perform in a variety of musical styles and demonstrate a virtuoso control of their instruments.
The Israeli Ethnic Ensemble's Friend Space (Top 24)
Thank you so much for coming to SMWC and teaching us one of your songs and then letting us sing with you at your concerts! It was so much fun and a unique learning experience. Be safe through the rest of your travels and good luck! You guys are really awesome!
dear talya & israeli ethnic ensemble, your new CD Erga is ravishing......hahahaha.....to use the words of one of your songs...."you have ravished my heart"......i will write you a detailed message, talya, after listening more carefully.......have a wonderful, safe US Tour......i know that they will LOVE you....... big love & hugs......abigail xx
Dear friends, Israeli Ethnic Ensemble! Your CD "Erga" is really magic and wonderful! I wish you safe trip to USA and a lot of success there, many new fans and all the copies of the cd sold! Such talented musicians and excellent music deserve to be heard and adored! Shalom!!! Dražen^^
dear talya & israeli ethnic ensemble, your new songs & new photos r AWESOME!!!!!! WOWWWWWWW!!!! i hope & know your US tour will be incredible.....and next time i will meet u for sure in NYC.... shana tova....love.......abigail xx
Dear Talya and the rest of the band:)! New picture on your page and looks very fresh and beautiful! I am glad for new-old tunes you put on your page and I remember them very well from your Varazdin concert! Your remember motek, when you translated on the Špancirfest concert that Shtu Haadarim means "Drink herds"! and some people understood or heard "Drink hurts" and thinking that this is kind of drinking song and shouted: "Lechayim!" ;))) Blessed be you motek Talya and stay strong, inspired of may magic of your voice be always with you! Regards to all guys in the band! Neshikot! Shalom! Dražen^^
shalom/layla tov metuka & israeli ethnic ensemble! i'm ending my computer time with your awesome music ~ just watched video of "Dumbala".....wowwwwwww......fantastic.......and how was Malta???? talya, tell me your tour plans for late summer/fall when u know for sure.... i'm having beautiful summer in maine.....weather is gorgeous & i'm working a lot on my garden~~~
Yalya- Thanks for your kind words. I love all the songs on your page. But my favorite is "Ya Habib Ya Labib Yemenite." You guys are very talented. Continued success RSG
