Ravid Plotnik hosts Yishai Swissa

Ravid Plotnik hosts Yishai Swissa, the King of Middle Eastern Rap, in a full-band performance

Ravid Plotnik – vocals | Ilan Adiri – saxophone, flute, and core strength | Or Cohen – electric guitar and high-tech | Or Hagar – keyboards and backing vocals (and drums in his spare time) | David Beit HaLehmi – bass, vocals, and technical support | Elad Nadav – drums and screams

Ravid Plotnik, one of Israel’s most acclaimed, successful, and influential hip-hop artists and the voice of an entire generation, comes to the Eilat Jazz Festival. Plotnik, known for his exceptional performance and unique connection with the audience, brings his greatest hits from all his albums to the stage, accompanied by his regular, tight-knit band. The performance features rich live arrangements of his familiar beats, giving his sharp and exposed lyrics a powerful musical framework that combines elements of rock, soul, and fusion.

Beyond its sweeping stage energy, Ravid’s performance highlights the genuine, profound connection between hard-hitting, contemporary hip-hop and the world of jazz. Plotnik and the band celebrate this deep-rooted affinity, presenting a lively and stormy collective musical language that proves the boundary between the pulse of jazz and the flow of incisive rap is thinner than ever.

During the performance, Plotnik will host Yishai Swissa, who has recently released his debut album, and together they will perform songs from it.

Performance duration: 70 minutes
Photo: Yifat Segev