Poetic songs and a raw, slightly strained voice that is often compared to Janis Joplin and Robert Plant: Israeli singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan is taking the world by storm with his vocals. His career took off when German DJ Wankelmut remixed his Reckoning Song in 2012, and together they scored a global hit. But Avidan leaves an even deeper impression when he’s given room to showcase his original folk, rock, and blues. In recent years, he has often performed in intimate settings, but for his new album Unfurl, he’s gone all out with a powerful band sound. Avidan, who now has seven studio albums to his name, is known for his charismatic and theatrical stage presence. But his most powerful asset is undoubtedly his mesmerizing voice.
