by Karin Kloosterman, Jerusalem, Israel on 07.25.08 The word organic today means so much more than the “organic” derived from the Greek word “organikós," meaning something related to an organ of the body. Today the word has been generalized to relate to something derived from a living organism. If you are a TreeHugger, of course, organic is all about not using chemicals in your new patio garden and and your pesticide-free favorite organic foods. Known for being edgy and playful, Tel Avivians are using the concept of "organic" in music. And Tel Aviv’s “Don’t Panic It’s Organic” concert this coming Saturday evening, tomorrow, is all about living organisms and the beats and tunes they can create. What’s an organic concert? According to Karen at Green Prophet, the “Don’t Panic It’s Organic” concert is a response to the hostile...
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