Back to Yaffo for an Evening of Arabian Music

Last evening I was treated to an evening of Arabian music. 7 musicians - on a variety of intstruments (an oddly tuned violin, a flute-like instrument, a lute, 2 drums, tambourine and finally a harp-like instrument that the musician holds on his lap and plays with two hands: one with a pick and one fingers -- each had a twangy sound). There were also two soloists rounding out the ensemble. The musicians were each quite accomplished -- this was obvious when they performed their respective solos! The audience was virtually 100% Arab -- only my friends and I were of the non-Arab tribe. The performance was held in an auditorium that holds 440 people and it was almost sold out. What was a bit strange for me -- was the fact that there were mezuzahs on each and every doorway. I have gotten completely used to seeing them in Tel Aviv (they are on every shop, restaurant, apartment building here) -- and clearly -- as Yaffo is an Israeli city, municipal buildings have them on each and every doorway as well. The Arab population is obviously used to this sign - but in some way -- it seems to me that a silent message is being communicated.