North African Sephardim North African Sephardim North African Sephardim are a distinct sub-group of Sephardi Jews, who descend from exiled Iberian Jewish families of the late 15th century and North African Maghrebi Jewish communities. Since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 and the Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim countries, most North African Sephardim have since relocated to either France or Israel. Several Iberian Jewish families also emigrated back to the Iberian Peninsula to form the core of the Jewish community of Gilbraltar. There are many Jewish communities in the North of Africa, including the communities of the Maghreb, Egypt,
Men of North Country buildings, streets bedrooms, clubs and bars, suggesting a view of a culturally diverse city. The album has created a strong buzz around the septet, and was followed by a live session on BBC6's Craig Charles show, which resulted in the band being invited to perform alongside Madness in the 2016 "House of Fun" weekender. Men of North Country Men of North Country (MONC) is a soul band from Tel Aviv, signed to Acid Jazz Records. The band formed in 2008 and comprise lead singer Yashiv Cohen, drummer/producer Boaz Wolf, guitarist Doron Farhi, bassist Jonathan Ydov and a three-piece brass section