Israel at 60 Radio City Music Hall – Yom Haazmaut Radio City Yael Naim joins Israel 60 concert at Radio City on May 7 Israeli-French singer-songwriter Yael Naim, whose “New Soul,” (featured in Apple’ MacBook commercial) hit #7 on the Billboard charts, has joined the roster of performers at the official NY observation of the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel at Radio City on Wednesday May 7th at 8 PM. The line-up includes reggae superstar Matisyahu, Paul Shaffer of the David Letterman Show, MacArthur “genius” composer/performer John Zorn, Idan Raichel, Rami Kleinstein, David Broza and Habanot Nechama. The event is the first major concert of its kind, bringing together top names in American new wave Jewish pop music with a complimentary group of Israeli stars, showcasing Israeli/Jewish musicians who have become widely popular in creative, prolific ways in New York similar to other melting pots of world pop culture such as London and Paris This historic cultural gathering will be the largest of its kind, supported by over 100 Jewish organizations including the UJA- Federation of New York, Consulate General of Israel, Jewish Community Relations Council, Dor Chadash and others. The evening will begin with a brief program featuring remarks from Governor Paterson, Mayor Bloomberg and Israeli ambassadors Dan Gillerman & Asaf Sharif. All net proceeds of the event will benefit three leading Israeli children’s organizations: Ahavaorth, Gvanim and Beit Issie Shapiro. Additional information at http://www.60at60.org www.60at60.org https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=47350