Israeli singer/songwriter David Broza visited Hand in Hand's Wadi Ara school on Jan. 11, singing with the children and leading a discussion about peace.

Broza, who penned the anthem "Yihye Tov" ("Things Will Get Better"), is known around the world for his eclectic musical styles and passionate voice for coexistence.

He performed several songs at the school, with the children singing along enthusiastically. In one class, he invited student Arvah Abu-Leil (shown in photo) to play along on the darbuka, an Arab drum. 

The children asked Broza many questions, including why he decided to become a singer, what his dream is, and, of course, his opionion about whether there will be peace. He answered openly and honestly. When he was a boy, he said, he loved to paint, sing and create. He told stories of his grandfather, one of the founders of Neveh Shalom (an integrated Jewish-Arab village near Jerusalem), and also about his involvement in working to bring people from different ethnic and religious groups together through music. 

Broza has been involved with peace movements, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian one, since 1977. He recently recorded the song "Belibi" (In My Heart), featuring two children's choirs, one from each side of the conflict, with the Palestinian musical group Sabreen. 

Broza was raised in Israel, Spain and England, and his guitar styles reflect that upbringing, ranging from flamenco-flavored to finger-picking to classic rock and roll.