Compilations and classic songs that put you in mind of the city, from Traveler’s city playlist.
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Compilations:
Jerusalem, Israeli Andalusian Orchestra
The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra plays Jewish liturgical music.
Lullabies from Jerusalem, Various Artists
Haunting sounds of the communities of Jerusalem past and present, from Yiddish to Ladino and Russian to Arabic.
The Most Beautiful Songs of Jerusalem, Various Artists
Performed by diverse performers including Shlomo Carlebach, the Zamir Chorale of Boston, and the Israel Pops Orchestra.
The Rough Guide to the Music Of Israel, Various Artists
Contemporary performers with an ethnic flavor, from late Yemenite diva Ofra Haza to the Idan Raichel Project’s Hebrew-Ethiopian pop.
To You Jerusalem, Yehoram Gaon
Golden-voiced Yehoram Gaon sings classics.
Classic Songs:
1. “Yerushalayim shel Zahav” (Jerusalem of Gold) by Naomi Shemer
2. “Me’al Pisgat Har Hatsofim” (Above the Peak of Mount Scopus) by Avigdor Hameiri
3. “Yerushalayim Sheli” (My Jerusalem) by Dan Almagor and Nurit Hirsch
4. “Sisu et Yerushalayim” (Rejoice in Jerusalem) by Akiva Nof
5. “Hakotel” (The Wall) by Yossi Gamzu and Dubi Zeltser
6. “Bab el Wad” (The Valley Gate) by Chayim Guri and Shmuel Fershko
7. “Tziyon Tamati” (Zion, My Innocent) by Menachem Mendel Dolitsky
8. “Bishe’araich Yerushalayim” (In Your Gates Jerusalem) by Yossi Gamzu and Yechezkel Braun
9. “Zot Yerushalayim” (This is Jerusalem) by Eitan Peretz, Nahum Heyman
10.“Le Yerushalayim Shemot Rabim” (Jerusalem has Many Names) by Dan Almagor and Nurit Hirsch
