Beit Avi Chai presents "Oranges!": Songs of the sixties and the fascinating stories behind them, with the special presentation of Kobi Luria
Come join us for the songs that tell the story of the old Israel in the days of Lipa the Coachman and David Ben-Gurion, from "Shir ha-Shekhuna" to the "Song for Peace" and from the Gesher Hayarkon Trio to "Malkhut ha-Hermon." For aficionados of song, aficionados of history, and especially aficionados of them both.
The series will feature rare recordings, presentations, and films from the period.
Part 1: You Are Tuned to Hagal Hakal (1960-1963)
• Thursday, May 27, 7:30 PM
Economic growth thaws the seriousness of the 1950s with "Shelosha be-Sira Ahat," "Batzal Yarok," "Revi'iat Mo'adon ha-Te'atron," and "Hagal Hakal." With the birth of the Israel Song Festival (inspired by the San Remo Festival) and the Tarnegolim's "Shir ha-Shekhuna," a major rift develops among Israelis: supporters of Elvis versus loyalists of Cliff.
Part 2: Oh, What a Beautiful Day (1963-1966)
• Thursday, June 3, 7:30 PM
Ephraim Kishon and Sallah Shabati conquer the world, and the Hagashash Hachiver trio forms in the basement of the Hamam nightclub. And while Hebrew song is blessed with the Gesher Hayarkon Trio, Israeli rock 'n' roll thrives in Ramle. The gang from the Scouts face off against punks and spoiled rich kids until the recession starts and emigration increases dramatically. Songs from the end of the age of innocence.
Part 3: We've Come Back to You Once More (1967)
• Thursday, June 10, 7:30 PM
From the sounds of "Jerusalem of Gold" and the expectation of imminent war to "Ammunition Hill," "The Temple Mount is in our hands," and "Malkhut ha-Hermon" when we win a big victory. The euphoria leads to a flood of victory songs and albums that evaporate when the War of Attrition begins.
Part 4: Let the Sun Rise (1968-1969)
• Thursday, June 17, 7:30 PM
The War of Attrition starts along the canal, and the Jordan Valley becomes a land of pursuits. On Independence Day 1968, the IDF marches through reunited Jerusalem and inaugurates Israel Television. Peace movements sprout up to oppose settlements in the territories, and a young Hanoch Levin outrages the public with Queen of the Bathtub.
This is a Hebrew-language only event.
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