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Music & Sound

Captured 2025-11-22

53

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Music & Sound

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This web page serves as the main portal for the music collections and archives of the National Library of Israel, specifically showcasing "The Bella & Harry Wexner Libraries of Sound & Song" and "The Suzie and Bruce Kovner National Music Archives." The page's primary purpose is to provide public access to the library's comprehensive collection of Israeli and Jewish music materials, which spans from rare historical documents to contemporary recordings. The site features an interactive music player highlighting "The Daily Song" series, currently featuring "Noa" written by renowned Israeli songwriter Naomi Shemer and performed by Arik Lavi, demonstrating the library's commitment to making these cultural treasures accessible to online visitors. The National Library's music collection encompasses an impressive range of materials that document the rich musical heritage of Israeli and Jewish culture. The collection includes printed materials such as books and sheet music, extensive archival materials including composition drafts, research notes, personal correspondence, photographs, certificates, concert programs, newspaper clippings, and private recordings. Additionally, the library maintains audio and video recordings across multiple formats including vinyl records, CDs, tapes, and other historical recording media. This comprehensive approach ensures that both the creative process and final products of musical works are preserved for future generations, making it a vital resource for researchers, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts. The page highlights several prominent figures in Israeli music history, including dedicated topic sections on legendary composer Sasha Argov and the iconic Naomi Shemer, often called the "First Lady of Israeli Song." Featured collection items include Shemer's masterpiece "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" (Jerusalem of Gold) with accompanying musical notes, and historical photographs by renowned photographers Boris Carmi and Dan Hadani capturing moments with influential artists like Arik Einstein and Shlomo Artzi. The collection also documents significant cultural events such as Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1979, illustrating the library's role in preserving both intimate artistic moments and major cultural milestones. Notable features of this digital archive include diverse topic explorations ranging from Leonard Cohen's composition process for "Hallelujah" to the traditional birthing songs of Yemeni Jewish women, and profiles of composers like Moshe Wilensky and the lesser-known Friedrich Gernsheim. This breadth demonstrates the library's mission to preserve not only mainstream Israeli popular music but also the diverse musical traditions within Jewish communities worldwide. The interactive playlist feature and multimedia presentation make these historical materials accessible to both academic researchers and general audiences interested in exploring the evolution of Israeli and Jewish musical expression throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

Citation (APA Style)

Music & Sound. (2025, 11 22). www.nli.org.il. https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/music

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Domain www.nli.org.il
File Size 367 KB
Archived 2025-11-22T01:26:31.852193
Document ID #53
Languages 5 available