Queen Shoshana

<img src="https://data.ajff.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/web_embed_Laurel_JuryInCompetition_02.png" style="max-width: 20%; width: 20%; border-width: 0px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" />In this captivating portrait of an Israeli diva, the luminous career and hardships of Yemeni-born singer Shoshana Damari are lovingly remembered. Having immigrated to Palestine in the 1920s, Damari performed as a teenager on radio and in solo concerts, showcasing her talents as a vocalist and actress quite early. With her exotic beauty and beguiling voice that fused Eastern and Western aesthetics, Damari was dubbed the Queen of Hebrew Music. A cultural envoy for the fledgling Jewish State, she graced international stages and hobnobbed with celebrities, her travels taking a toll on family life. With unique access to Damari’s estate and archival materials, this larger-than-life but intensely private musical icon is revealed for the first time.