2. Shimon Buskila – Close to Home

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 songwriters 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, deep, and emotionally rich Israeli pop.

In this encounter, the greatest hits we all know receive fresh and sweeping energy. The live connection between the classical string instruments, authentic Andalusian rhythms, and Buskila’s guitar creates a colorful and richly textured stage celebration. 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, offering a shared, joyful, and moving musical experience.

Conducted by – Sivan Elbo

Artistic direction – Elad Levi