Close to Home – Ashdod Andalusian Orchestra with Shimon Buskila

Shimon Buskila – Close to Home

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

Shimon Buskila, one of Israel’s beloved creators and singers, joins the Andalusian Orchestra on a shared stage 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 great hits we all know receive a fresh and sweeping energy. The live connection between the classical string instruments, authentic Andalusian rhythms and Buskila’s guitar creates a stage celebration rich in color. 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 to the stage Buskila’s musical story—from the sounds he absorbed in his childhood home to the songs that became an inseparable part of Israeli culture. It is an evening that connects deep roots with contemporary creation, offering a shared, joyful and moving musical experience.

Conductor: Sivan Albo

Artistic Director: Elad Levy