Celebrating Israeli music, The Arad Festival will take place from August 18 – 21, 2014, with performances throughout the city – all FREE!!! Now in its 32nd edition, the festival provides a stage for emerging musicians while giving audiences the opportunity to enjoy free concerts by some of the most popular Israeli singers and musicians. Seeking to instill a love and appreciation for Israeli music, the festival also offers special performances for children.
If you haven’t been to Arad, it’s a great opportunity to explore this city on the border of the Negev and Judean deserts, while enjoying music. Additional information on concert venues and more is available from Anna Sandler at the Arad Municipality Tourism Department at 050-5536515, or the Arad Municipality Information number 08-9951666.
Opening the festival will be Miri Messika, who is soon to launch a new album. Many other well known Israeli musicians will be participating, including: Alon Oleartchik hosting Sivan Talmor; Oshik Levi, Eran Tsur, Shuli Natan performing the songs of Naomi Shemer and Rivka Zohar.
Oshik Levi sings the “Ballad to a Policeman” (lyrics: Ehud Manor, music: Nurit Hirsh) from the popular 1971 film The Policeman (HaShoter Azoulay), written and directed by Ephraim Kishon, and starring Shaike Ophir.
Musical tributes include Danny Robas, Ronit Shahar, Mika Karni and Yael Deckelbaum singing the songs of Shlomo Artzi; Moni Arnon and Suzy Miller with the songs of Natan Yonatan; and Transistor in a tribute to Arik Einstein.
Drachim – tribute to Shlomo Artzi
