Idan Raichel Essentials

Whether solo, leading The Idan Raichel Project or with cross-cultural music allies, Idan Raichel has seamlessly rotated between singer-songwriter, musician, producer and arranger. His life-affirming serenade “Before It Ends” sits next to sparse piano ballad “Longing”, achingly sung by Dana Zalah. But he can also shift gears for pop bangers such as trumpet and flute-laced “Why So Sad” with Stav Beger. And Malian kora colours “Why Do We Deserve It”, a collaboration with rock heavyweight Berry Sakharof, offering a gorgeous glimpse of African-inspired melody.