Singing What Is Possible: The Rana Choir in Israel

Rana is a unique women’s choir operating in Jaffa and comprised of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish women. The choir was founded in 2008 by Mika Danny, who serves as its musical director and conductor, and by Idan Toledano, who serves as the artistic director. Rana has performed successfully throughout Israel and the world. The choir aims to express the female voice, which is not heard enough in their region, to cultivate dialogue, and create a cultural and human bridge. The choir’s repertoire includes folk songs and women’s songs in Hebrew, Arabic, and other cultures of the region. Rana choir operates under the “Felicia Blumenthal Center for Music”, which focuses on discovering and providing opportunities and support for talented musicians and ensembles. The bravery and vision of the choir is a central topic to our discussion.     https://ranachoir.com/en/home-page-english/#Our_story   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gTxEHwlGWZaN6o9NIgYdo