The exception to this gross generalization is Israeli folk music. Searching for live folk music in Israel is difficult. As one Israeli explained to me, "All the good singers go to America to make ...

The music of the Middle East has been influenced by many different religions and cultures. As well as the religious influences of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Druze, there are traces of ...

The folk dances of the Middle East The elements of music in Arabic music Traditional Jewish and Israeli elements of music Performing and composing ideas The impact of ...