The rich tapestry of the Middle East is on fine display whenever Dikla Dori takes the stage. Based in Israel yet claiming Egyptian-Iraqi heritage, this major force in Arabic pop slips easily between Hebrew and Arabic. She finds unexpected common ground between her twin childhood influences, Umm Kulthum and Madonna, combining the former's impeccable artistry with the latter's gift for spectacle. Beyond blurring cultural boundaries, she's equally adept at surmounting musical boundaries, mixing hard rock whomp with pop-funk hook-craft.