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Esther Galil אסתר גליל | |
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| Birth name | Esther Galil |
| Born | May 28, 1945 Safi, Morocco |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Painter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 1971-present |
| Labels | Barclay, Sonopresse, Carrere, Delove, Lala Records |
| Website | www |
Esther Galil (Hebrew: אסתר גליל; Born May 28, 1945) is an Israeli singer-songwriter and painter. She became known internationally with her hit songs during 1970s and 80s.
Biography
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Galil was born in 1945 in Safi, Morocco to a Spanish father (from Toledo, Spain) and Moroccan mother. At the age of 12 her family migrated to Haifa, Israel to participate in the construction of the new state. Galil started her carrier singing in the choir at the local synagogue where her grandfather was the Hazzan.
Her family moved to Ashkelon to work in a kibbutz. It was there where her voice was heard by her colleagues; they recommended her to pursue a singing career.
Painting
[edit]Apart from her singing career, Esther Galil is also a pointer with her works being exhibited regularly in Los Angeles and online.
Discography
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