Shimon Buskila – Close to Home

Israel’s most moving voice meets the sound of the Andalusian Orchestra in a joint performance all about home and longing.

Shimon Buskila, one of Israel’s most beloved creators and singers, takes the shared stage with the Andalusian Orchestra for a special evening. Throughout his career, Buskila has created a unique musical language that naturally connects his Moroccan roots with warm, profound, and deeply emotional Israeli pop.

In this encounter, the greatest hits we all know receive fresh and captivating energy. The live connection between the classical string instruments, authentic Andalusian rhythms, and Buskila’s guitar creates a colorful and richly textured celebration on stage. This is an opportunity to hear beloved songs from the soundtrack of our lives in powerful performances that express the musical traditions of North Africa and the Mediterranean region.

The performance brings Buskila’s musical story to the stage—from the sounds he absorbed in his childhood home to the songs that have become an inseparable part of Israeli culture. It is an evening that connects deep roots with contemporary creation and offers a shared, joyful, and moving musical experience.

Conductor: Sivan Albo

Artistic Director: Elad Levy