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Harel Skaat – Who Knew Prince Charming Can Sing?
His irresistible smile and moving voice cannot leave anyone’s heart in dry indifference. It is only natural that Harel Skaat, Israel’s last Eurovision contestant, is still one of the most loved male singers to date. After two successful albums Harel Skaat (30) has established his renowned place in the music industry of Israel. He keeps winning sought after prizes and performing in front of large audiences. Truth is performing is Skaat’s greatest passion and no matter how many shows he will sing in, he will never have enough of it.
Harel Skaat was discovered in the Israeli reality show Kochav Nolad (the Israeli take on American Idol), where he won the dignified second place. Even though he was not the winner of the competition, Skaat has consequently swept a large audience off their feet with his undeniable charisma and beautiful voice. Skaat had no reason to complain: His singles were declared many times as “songs of the year” and he was also voted as “singer of the year” on the leading Israeli radio stations. Just recently Skaat was also chosen to represent Israel in the Eurovision (the European yearly singing contest) where he reached 14th place (out of 25). To those who ask when will his next album come out, he answers that it’s in working process. Meanwhile all we can do is relish on his existing cds: Harel Skaat (2006) and Figures (2009).
Skaat has recently revealed to be a homosexual, even though he still hasn’t found the love of his life. This declaration that granted him the support of his devoted fans. Skaat says that due to his “coming out”, lots of teenagers turn to him with their personal struggles and uncertainties. Skaat is not overwhelmed by the mass of letters he is receiving and always finds the right words to say. His message is usually “there’s nothing wrong with you. Just love yourselves”. An advice we could all adopt with stretched arms.
Listen to Harel’s song “and you” (“Veat”)
Here’s a translation to the song’s chorus:
And you,
Who are you laughing to
When you don’t embrace anymore
I almost recalled you for a moment
I would have been different had I known
That you…
Who are you bringing distance close for
Who are you falling inlove with
Who are you not leaving
If only you had stayed
I would make you happy…
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Ninet Tayeb – A Pop Doll? Not At All
Ninet Tayeb, 27, a talented Israeli singer who was discovered in the Israeli version of “American Idol” (Kochav Nolad) when she was only a soldier, has undergone a long way since winning that reality show, which immediately made her one of the most talked about celebrities in Israel at the time. Eight years later Tayeb still attracts the public attention and can be spotted as the hottest item in popular magazines or entertainment TV shows, however, it’s clear beyond any doubt that the Ninet of 2011 is 180º different than the young inexperienced woman she was several years ago.
In the past the press saw her as a media-made pop doll having no distinct character or unique quality of her own, but throughout the years Tayeb has built her image anew step by step until she eventually entered the hearts of the toughest critics out there. Ninet Tayeb is now a reformed version of herself: she is daring, artistic, uncompromising.
She is a rocker, whose choices no one can predict in advance – everything no one believed she could be when she made her debut on the most watched tv show in Israel. Tayeb’s new self sends everyone one clear message: She doesn’t owe anybody anything, she doesn’t have to meet everyone’s expectations. It’s time for her to discover her own path, without considering what others have to say about it. If you wish to see a smiling moppet, look away – she doesn’t live here anymore.
Ninet Tayeb released two albums (“Barefoot” on 2006 and “Communicative” on 2009), the latter being a standout surprise, overflowing with energy, courage and enthralling madness.
From her second album Ninet Tayeb – Barefoot (2006)
Tayeb, who is known as an extremely devoted worker, does not limit herself to the music scene alone. In recent years has proved herself as a first class actress on theater (on a musical called “Spring Awakening”), cinema (on the film “Walls”) and tv (on the show “Our Song”) as well. Get it at Israeli Music CD’s
Tayeb has also hosted a fascinating radio show on the most regarded radio station in Israel where she shared her favorite musical pieces with the listeners. Tayeb’s change has paid off: last month she performed together with Ra’anana’s Symphonette, a multi-instrument orchestra which gave her songs a new dramatic twist, accompanying her with the unconventional sound of violin, cello, tuba and more. The media’s praise for Tayeb’s performance only proves she is much more than a pretty face with a pleasant voice. Watch out for her next move – you can never know what it’ll be, but it’ll surely be something to wait for.
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Shiri Maimon: Meet the Israeli Singer that You Ought To Know
Shiri Maimon is one of the most popular Israeli singers today. Shiri became known to the Israeli public as one of the front-runners in the israeli version of American Idol (Kochav Nolad). Shiri came in second in this competition, but did it stop her? Shortly after Kochav Nolad finals. Shiri made an internationally name for herself when she represented Israel in the Eurovision Song contest, 2004. Shiri gave an unforgettable performance with the song – HeSheket Shenishar – one of my favorite pop songs ever – which brought Israel to the fourth place. She gave a great performance even though she was sick. As far as I’m concerened Shiri is a winner!
If you’d like to listen to the English version of Hasheket Shenishar . 2005 was a wonderful year for Shiri Maimon: she released her debut album which was an instant success with four top of the chart hits. Soon after its release, Shiri’s debut album went gold. Watch one of her first hits – Ahavah Ktana (Little Love) with more than 700,000 views on youtube!
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