music of Israel

The music of Israel incorporates a variety of musical traditions. Since the First Aliyah of Jews to Palestine in the 1880s, local musical styles have developed alongside the adoption of international genres. Since the 1960s, Israeli music has become increasingly diverse, expanding into rock, folk, and jazz. Some of the world's top classical musicians are Israeli or of Israeli origin. From the earliest days of Jewish settlement in Palestine, music played a central role in cultural life. Hebrew songs and public singalongs (shira b'tzibur) were promoted on a national level and enjoyed institutional support. Singalongs became a popular social activity and contributed to the formation of Israeli identity. The use of music as a means of fostering Israeli nationalism and culture has continued. Jewish immigrants from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other regions brought with them diverse musical traditions, which blended over time with the local music of Palestine, influencing the evolution of a distinct Israeli musical style.¶

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music of Israel is overview of music traditions in Israel, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition.¹¶

The source record links this tradition to 6 external registers, which can be verified through the citation.¹¶