The Idan Raichel Project
The Idan Raichel Project is the brainchild of Israeli keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger Idan Raichel, who invited over 70 different musicians from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate in the recordings. In particular, Raichel has long been fascinated by the music of Israel's growing population of Ethiopian Jews, and many songs feature members of Israel's Ethiopian community. The recordings also include Arab musicians, traditional Yemenite vocalists, a toaster and percussionist from Suriname and a South African singer, among others.
The Project released its first album in Israel in 2002 and quickly became one of the biggest success stories in the history of Israeli popular music. The haunting Ethiopian chorus of the first single, "Bo'ee" (Come With Me), sounded completely unlike anything most Israeli's had heard before. The groundswell of interest propelled the album to heights rarely seen in the local music scene and firmly established Idan Raichel as a new type of Israeli pop star. Now a musical icon in the Israeli community worldwide, The Idan Raichel Project has performed to sell-out crowds in prestigious venues in Paris, Brussels, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond.
The international release of The Idan Raichel Project's recordings on the new record label Cumbancha promises to introduce a wide new audience to the electrifying work of this unique musical collective. The Project offers a new vision for how Israelis, their neighbors in this volatile region, and people all over the world, can cherish their individual cultural traditions, celebrate their differences and through respectful collaboration create new and inspiring expressions. "Our ability to live in peace with one other depends on our learning to appreciate and respect each other's differences," notes Idan. "The way forward is not by trying to change your neighbor, but by accepting him and recognizing that we are all looking for the same things in life: bread, water, spirit, respect and love."
Deluxe international version is enhanced with three music videos and other special features. more
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Recent Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-21-2008
- Addicted ! I listen to it over & over everyday
I got it as a gift from friend when I traveled to Israel.I am so addicted to it and I can listen to it over & over again every single day. I am waiting for the next album to come out.
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-27-2008
- very interesting, eclectic and hard-driving album
Idan Reichel is probably the most interesting musician working in Israel today and one of the more interesting anywhere. His "project" brings together a movable feast of artists from many different traditions. When I saw him perform last...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-03-2008
- Every day looping...
I love this CD. Each track is wonderful, instrumental accordings are magical.Thank you so much Idan Raichel!
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Apr-15-2008
- Everyone Loves this CD as a Gift
Idan Raichel's music is amazingly diverse and cutting-edge world music. People find it very accessible and catchy. This CD has made a great gift more than once.
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Selected Reviews
- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-21-2008
- Addicted ! I listen to it over & over everyday
I got it as a gift from friend when I traveled to Israel.I am so addicted to it and I can listen to it over & over again every single day. I am waiting for the next album to come out.
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