Creator Bio
Arisa
est. 2010
Arisa is an entertainment group founded by Uriel Yekutiel, Omer Tobi, and Yotam Pappo. The group produces Mizrahi-themed parties and events at gay clubs and has collaborated on songs with singers such as Margalit Tzan’ani, Dana International, and Omer Adam. The song “Tel Aviv,” written with songwriter Doron Medalie and performed by Omer Adam, became the official anthem of Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade in 2013.
Content by Arisa
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Here It Ain't Europe: Mizrahi Music Challenges Israel’s Western Image
The Mizrahi hit “Here It Ain't Europe” uses humor and bold performance to question whether Israel is truly Western or Middle Eastern at heart.