Tzena Tzena Tzena

Primary Creator
Miron - Parish
Contributor(s)
Melody: Miron, Issachr
Lyrics (Hebrew): Chagiz, Yechiel
Lyrics (English) Parish, Mitchell
Performers: The Weavers
Properties
Duration1
Era1900s
StyleFolk
Name of Work Tzena Tzena Tzena
Production Date 1941
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General Notes On a CD titled: The Weavers Greatest Hits

Description

Originally a Hebrew folk song, about celebrating (a successful battle?) in the square with dancing and music.  The music and especially the syncopated hora dance rhythm is exuberant and exhilarating.  

Theme

Joyous celebration

Emotional Sum or Sense-of-life

Joyous celebration

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