Naomi Polani passed away this morning (Monday) at the age of 96. Her relative Gidi Gov, wow! Culture: "She was the basis of musical culture in Israel" The country's president, Yitzhak (Boji) Herzog, paid tribute to Polani: "We will remember with love and appreciation the founding mother of the unforgettable chicken band" The Israel Artists Association stated that it "bows its head upon learning of the death of the late Israel Prize winner Naomi Polani" The band's repertoire consisted of IDF band songs, other familiar songs and new material.
Polani became the director of the Chamber Theater and studied music in the fifties. She worked with the Northern Command Band, Armored Forces Band, Nahal Band, and The Rooster Band. Her work with military bands perpetuated a special style of performance: the lyrics with the help of dancers expressed the meaning of the lyrics. The energy and passion for the stage that characterized her will be remembered forever. Her legacy and her path were burned forever in the hall of honor of Israeli culture.