Singing their way across the promised land
The should-be sleepy negev town of Dimona in southern Israel, is actually wute well known worldwide for two reasons. The nuclear reactor that is there, according to foreign media reports, and the presence of the Black Hebrew community.
The Black Hebrews have been in Israel for over 40 years since they made exodus from the slums of Chicago in the 1960s, via Africa. In that time they've created a vibrant hybrid of American soul and gospel culture, ancient Israelite religiosity, black nationalism and modern Zionism. While the community has thrived in southern Israel, especially now the government is no longer trying to get them to leave, most Israelis and Americans know the group for their amazing musical talents. The group, which traces its roots back to the rich motown-era soul community of Chicago, have an unusual high number of musical artists and use their gifts to good degree, supporting their vegan community by traveling the land and entertaining the masses - at bar mitzvahs, weddings and concert halls - with their unique and mesmerizing blend of music.
But if you've never been able to attend a celebration where they provide the tunes, and the party, this Saturday night will be your ticket in.
The Bible Lands Museum, which hosts wine, cheese and music nights nearly every Saturday is ending the summer by going all out and inviting the Black Hebrews' band, The Holy Land Singers, for thier last cocnert before a few-week hiatus. Led by Dr. Shavakeyah Baht Israel, who started the musical group in the 1990s, they play enough authentic soul, gospel and blues in English, Hebrew and a number of African languages to make the average listener think that it was Saturday Night at the Apollo.
This Saturday night, the Bible Lands Museum garden will serve as their music hall. The group will consist of Baht Israel and five of the group's best vocalists. On top of getting to see the truly unique group, visitors to the museum won't have to pay a dime for the concert, so long as they have admission to the very worthwhile museum of biblical artifacts.
The museum opens it's doors at 8:30 p.m. and the concert begins an hour later. During the interim, a tour of the museum will be given.
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