Israeli singer Riff Cohen maintains the artistic link that has always united France and Israel, from Rika Zaraï to Asaf Avidan, via Mike Brant and Ishtar Alabina. Riff Cohen, with his first name that snaps like a guitar chord, is like none of these, and represents a current, impertinent path. His music blends oriental tradition and frenzied pop, while his often funny lyrics are in Hebrew and French. Riff Cohen released the single "A Paris" in November 2012, followed by the album of the same name in April 2013.