Monday, June 25, 2007


In my eyes, these three musicians really capture the cultural melting pot that characterizes Jerusalem.


Do you remember the posting about the traditional Jewish head coverings, and how each different type signifies a different stream within...well here we have three different people, expressing their identity in their own way, each with a different choice of head covering. (Obviously based only on the various visual cues available - I unfortunately didn't get a chance to chat to them.)


What's also interesting is their choice of instruments. On the extreme right hand side is an Arabic instrument known as an Ud - as in wood, should, Jonny Be... The others I have no information what so ever, but I have an inkling they are from India somewhere...any ideas?


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have visited Jerusalem, it is a very beautiful city and account to return there. Has left me something inside my soul that I don't succeed in explaining.



A regard from Italy

dave_rein said...

The guy in the middle is quite obviously playing a satellite dish. Although not a 'traditional' instrument in terms of age, these have sprouted up all over the region so they are a symbol of something that people of all politics share. It's interesting that he has chosen an unbranded one as this allows him to appeal to tv fans of all backgrounds.

Welcome back Dan!

Beetle said...

I have seen once this 'Wok' instrument played on the street of Cologne and it was very interesting! But don't know where they came from.

Anonymous said...

the guy in the middle plays ( almost sure about it ) a drum which is played in persian music , i know people that own such drums. they have deep echo.

Anonymous said...

On the right, an instrument from holland, no idea about it's name but the sound is lovely