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The sisters of A-WA, an Arabic-language folk trio, revamp traditional songs passed down to them from their Yemeni grandmother. Their hit "Habib Galbi" made it to the top of Israel's music charts this past summer, highlighting Mizrahi culture and making experts speculate at an Israel-Middle East thaw. (Youtube: Screenshot)

September 23rd, 2015 - 04:18 GMT

Meet the Arabic-language folk trio bringing Yemeni music to Israel

Yemeni-descended trio A-WA highlights Mizrahi culture in Israel; how to solve Amman's hellish traffic; and Jerusalem's sickness lies in the fight over the city's identity and narrative.