Yigal Bashan
Yigal Bashan (Hebrew: יגאל בשן; September 11, 1950 – December 9, 2018) was an Israeli singer, songwriter, and actor. He was awarded the ACUM Prize for Life Achievement in 2016.
| Yigal Bashan | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 11, 1950 Rishon LeZion, Israel |
| Died | December 9, 2018 (aged 68) Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Genres | pop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Associated acts | "Hopa Hey", "Kmo Tzoani" |
| Website | www |
Biography
Yigal Bashari (later Bashan) was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel, to a family of Jewish descent.[1]
Music career
Bashan was a member of the pop trio "Kmo Tzoanim" (Hebrew: "Like Gypsies") that appeared on the "Hopa Hey" Israeli children's television show.[2] He also sang the opening theme song of the Hebrew dub of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils.
Death
On December 9, 2018, Bashan committed suicide in his home in Tel Aviv. He was 68 years old. He was later laid to rest at the Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.
See also
- Israeli music
References
- https://www.yigalbashan.com/bio
- Maya Asheri, Ido Efrati (10 December 2018). "Yigal Bashan, beloved Israeli musician, found dead at home". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
External links
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