Can music bridge the deepest divides in society? In a rapidly changing world, art serves as one of our most vital tools for social commentary. In this intimate evening recorded live in Jerusalem, Shaanan Streett—visionary frontman of the legendary Israeli hip-hop/funk band Hadag Nahash—sits down at the Shalom Hartman Institute to unpack the complex realities of contemporary Israeli identity through the lens of music and culture.

Watch as Shaanan shares his personal reflections on three decades of crafting socially conscious art, followed by an exclusive, stripped-down live musical performance.

This video was recorded on June 29th, 2026