Hanna Ahroni

Hanna Ahroni is an Eritrean-born[1] Israeli singer.[2] In the late 1950s, she was nicknamed "Israel's Golden Voice".[3] Throughout her career, she was noted for her four-octave vocal range and her ability to sing songs of various genres in several languages.[4][5]

Hanna Ahroni
Also known asHanna Aharoni, Hanna Aroni
BornEritrea
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, recording artist, concert performer
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Ahroni recorded an album of Israeli folk songs, Songs of Israel (1960), for Decca Records.[6] In March 1960, she performed at New York City's The Town Hall.[7]

Her career is the subject of an Israeli documentary, Viva Espania (2011).[8]

References
  1. Gale, Joseph (12 June 1959). "Fiery Israeli Songstress Belts Out 'Real' Spanish Lyrics". The National Jewish Post and Opinion.
  2. "'New' Hanna Ahroni Using The Continental Approach". Billboard. 78 (4): 12. 22 January 1966. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. "Waldorf-Astoria—Empire Room". Jet Age Airlanes. Ayre Publishing Company: 18. 1959.
  4. "Will Sing in Nine Languages". Independent Press Telegram. 15 December 1963. p. 232. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. Porter, Julie (14 December 1963). "Night Life". Desert Sun.
  6. "HANNA AHRONI — SONGS OF ISRAEL". HiFi Stereo Review. 4 (2–6): 96. 1960. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. Chase, Sam (21 March 1960). "Concert Review: Hanna Ahroni Scores at Town Hall". Billboard: 32. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ""Viva Espania: A Tale in Four Octaves" by Ofer Naim (Israel, 2011)" (PDF). Jewish Public Library. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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