"Meanwhile, proper, high culture is maintained as a European preserve. That's why former Jewish musical legends of the Arab world –
feted performers, whose names still inspire adoration in the Middle East – ended up selling pots in the city slums of Israel. That's also why there are over 20 European classical music ensembles in the Jewish state, and just one Mizrahi outfit – currently on the verge of
extinction." (thanks Asa)