Leave it to a transsexual singer to achieve what political leaders and humanitarians have been trying to do for decades: bring the Arabs and Israelis together. In the words of a wise Madonna, "Music makes the people come together."
"Say No More," a trance tune by Aderet, an up and coming transsexual Israeli singer, is all the rage right now in Lebanon. The song has topped the famous "Beirut Nights" radio station.
Aderet's management sent "Say No More," the lead single off her first English-language album, Jewish Girl, along with a remix by DJ Dvir Halevi to the Lebanese station.
"They added the remix to the playlist and a few days later, it was at the top of the most played list," said Aderet, "They know I'm an Israeli singer, and that it's an Israeli song." She continued, "It feels great, it's a big honor for me and makes me so happy that they let a 100 percent Israeli song to be played and to top their playlist without letting politics interfere."
The video shows a live performance of Say No More by Aderet.
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Singers That Break Boundaries
Aderet, An Israeli Transsexual Tops Lebanese Charts
Trend Themes
1. Transcultural Music - The success of Aderet's song in Lebanon demonstrates the potential for transcultural music to bring people from diverse backgrounds together.
2. Cross-border Artistic Collaboration - The collaboration between Aderet, an Israeli singer, and DJ Dvir Halevi, a Lebanese DJ, highlights the opportunities for cross-border artistic collaboration as a means of bridging divides.
3. Inclusive Representations in Entertainment - Aderet's popularity in Lebanon emphasizes the growing demand for inclusive representations in the entertainment industry that challenge societal norms and foster understanding.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - The success of Aderet's song in Lebanon indicates the need for music streaming platforms to expand their offerings to include a broader range of transcultural music.
2. Artistic Talent Management - The successful promotion of Aderet's music in Lebanon highlights the potential for talent management agencies to facilitate cross-border collaborations between artists from different countries.
3. Media and Entertainment - The impact of Aderet's song in Lebanon underscores the importance for media and entertainment companies to prioritize inclusivity and diversity in their content offerings.