Israeli musician Ittai Binnun has released a new album titled 'Home,' a jazz project directly inspired by the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. The album, released in early 2026, features Binnun on a wide array of wind instruments and other sounds, capturing a personal and communal response to the traumatic events.
Binnun, a veteran artist with a career spanning over two decades, is known for his eclectic style that blends jazz with Middle Eastern influences. For 'Home,' he recorded the album quickly in his Jerusalem studio, aiming to process the complex emotions and altered reality following October 7. The music moves between contemplative passages and more intense, dissonant sections, reflecting the tension and grief of the period.
The album has been noted by music critics as a significant artistic document of its time. While not explicitly political in a declarative sense, its very creation and thematic core are inextricably linked to the ongoing conflict and its profound impact on Israeli society. Binnun's work adds to a growing body of art created in direct response to the war.
