Shem Tov Levi

Israeli singer

This article is about the musician. For the rabbi, see Levi Shemtov.

Shem Tov Levi

שם טוב לוי

Shem Tov Levy at Zappa Club Tel Aviv

Born|  (1950-02-04) February 4, 1950 (age 75)

Rehovot, Israel

Education| Berklee College of Music, Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University
Occupations|

* Singer
* pianist
* flautist
* composer
* producer

Musical career
Genres| Progressive, art rock, avant-garde, classical, progressive pop, balkan music, jazz
Years active| 1969–present

Musical artist

Shem Tov Levi (Hebrew: שם טוב לוי; born 4 February 1950) is an Israeli singer, pianist, flautist, composer and producer. He is one of the most influential musicians in the music culture of Israel.

During his long career, Levy has released solo albums, alongside working with many musicians, including Arik Einstein,[1] Esther Ofarim,[2] Yehudit Ravitz, Rivka Zohar, Arik Sinai, Yitzhak Klepter, Gidi Gov, Ofra Haza, Dikla, Shlomo Gronich.

## Biography

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He studied at Tel Aviv University and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He started his professional career as a composer, after having written two songs which appeared on Arik Einstein's 1972 album "Jasmine". Later they had collaborative albums together. In the 70s he was a member of the rock groups קצת אחרת (Ktzat Acheret, Hebrew for "A Little Different") and Sheshet.[3][failed verification]

He has recorded a lot of solo and collaborative albums spanning pop, rock, folk and jazz, as well as leading his own jazz and folk ensemble.

## References

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1. ^ Linde, Steve (2013-11-27). "Legendary Israeli singer Arik Einstein passes away at age of 74". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
2. ^ "Esther Ofarim Israel-Concert 1977 - Songs by Yonni Rechter - Mordechi Zeira - Shlomo Yiddov - Shem Tov Levy". www.esther-ofarim.de. Archived from the original on 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
3. ^ "Israeli classics - Shem-Tov Levi". Kalman Sultanik Confederation House. Archived from the original on 2016-08-07. Retrieved 2016-07-13.

## External links

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* Shem-Tov Levi at Israel-music.com
* Shem Tov Levi discography at Discogs
* Shem-Tov Levy at IMDb

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