MegillotRuth
MegillotRuth is an Israeli contemporary music duo consisting of vocalist Mira Gafni and producer Yossi Kohn. The project was formed in 2017 in Tel Aviv, drawing inspiration from Jewish liturgical traditions and integrating them with electronic ambient and downtempo genres. Gafni’s voice is described as haunting and lyrical, while Kohn constructs layered synth textures and rhythmic motifs that evoke both ancient chants and modern soundscapes. The duo’s name references the Hebrew word “Megillot,” meaning “scrolls,” combined with the biblical book of Ruth, suggesting a thematic focus on storytelling and cultural memory.
MegillotRuth released their debut EP, “Scrolls of Light,” in 2019 through the independent label Sounds of the
The duo frequently collaborates with visual artists and dance choreographers, creating multimedia installations that combine projected