The story of Ehud Banai parallels the tale of contemporary Israeli music. Debuting at the ripe age of 34, Banai has spent the last three decades developing one of the deepest and most beloved song catalogues in Middle Eastern music. In his youth, the singer-songwriter travelled the world, and those influences can still be heard today, whether he’s working solo or as part of Banai and the Refugees. Tracks like “Ir Miklat”, “Blues Cnaani” and “Parparay Haketzev” show how rock ’n’ roll, Jewish prayer and even Persian storytelling traditions have shaped and come to life in this artist’s music.