Riff Cohen: Hebrew Sound Doesn't Fit To The Western Music | dopeYEAH talk

In this captivating episode of dopeYEAH talk, we sit down with Riff Cohen, a trailblazing artist whose music blends Middle Eastern urban rock , North-African folk 🎶, and Raï 🪗. From her Algerian and Tunisian heritage to her eclectic influences like Berber music and Jimi Hendrix 🎸, Riff shares how her unique background has shaped her artistic journey. We dive into her experiences growing up in a culturally rich environment and the creative process behind her music, which seamlessly combines Hebrew, French, and Arabic lyrics ✍️. Riff opens up about her third album, Quelle Heure Est-Il, a project born during an exhausting yet transformative time in her life. She also discusses the challenges and joys of collaborating with other artists and her love for composing music with her mother. From piano as an escape in childhood, Riff’s story is one of passion, resilience, and a constant push to redefine her sound 🎧. Don’t miss her insights on the modern music scene 🌐, why Hebrew sounds often clash with Western music traditions, and her take on music's universal power to bring people together ✨. Tune in to discover the untold stories behind her viral hit "A Paris", her collaborations with icons like Enrique Masias and Goran Bregović, and the inspirations fueling her genre-defying artistry.