Yonatan Kunda

Yonatan Kunda is a poet, rapper, musician, playwright, and father from Tivon.
A pioneer of spoken word poetry in Israel, he is also a founding member of the acclaimed multilingual rap group System Ali.

His music and writing weave together scripture, rap, and original compositions in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. Moving fluidly between traditional forms and contemporary grooves, his work exists at the intersection of poetry, prayer, and hip-hop.

Alongside his musical work, Kunda has published several award-winning books of poetry and theater plays. He performs extensively and leads writing and rap workshops across diverse communities in Israel, Palestine, and internationally.