First up will be Israeli flamenco superstar David Broza, who has made a name for himself worldwide singing both Israeli, Spanish and Bedouin love songs. Armed with just a guitar and the fastest fingers this side of the Green Line, Broza’s been known to thrill audiences with his songs “Yehiyeh Tov” (“It Will Be Alright”) and “Raquel.” How will he do crooning from a rooftop? Find out July 1.
The next night soulful singer Erez Lev-Ari will be making the ladies swoon. If you like “Ana Efnah,” the title song from the hit Israeli TV show Srugim (about a group of 20-something modern Orthodox Jerusalemites trying to make their way), then you’ll love Ben-Ari, who sings and appears during the show’s opening. He’ll turn to other hits too, we assume.
On July 3, funk-hop group Hadag Nachash take the roof for a party the likes of which Yemin Moshe has probably never seen, unless they screen You Don’t Mess With the Zohan at high volume. The artists’ colony will be hopping to the grooves of Shanaan Streett and his gang of merry pranksters with hit songs like “Lazuz” (“Move”). Get there on time and hear
Atomic Sinatra open.
The last night will feature legend Yoni Rechter (pictured), whose collaborations with Arik Einstein made him a star 30 years ago. Nowadays he’s working solo, but still playing the same music that rocketed him to fame. He’ll be bringing along a cadre of guests too to join him on stage/roof.
Tickets for the music festival run NIS 60-70, but the price seems well worth it when considering the caliber of musicians appearing. And the setting overlooking the Old City, in one of Jerusalem’s most idyllic spots, is a draw in and of itself. So do yourself a favor, make like Don Quixote and get over to the where the windmills are.
