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Shehi LaEl Arevim Alai - Hijaz el Kbir - שחי לאל ערבים עלי (חג'אז אל כביר)



I always felt that until you knew the song of "Shehi La'el," you haven't graduated as a Moroccan Jew. Okay, maybe that's pushing it a little. But one thing is for sure: no matter where you are, if you're with Moroccans, there is guaranteed to be at least one person who'll be singing with you.

Maqam - Hijaz el Kbir

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