Chava Alberstein
Israeli musician (born 1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chava Alberstein (Hebrew: חוה אלברשטיין [ˈχava ˈalbeʁʃtein], born 8 December 1946 in Poland) is an Israeli musician, lyricist, composer, and musical arranger. She moved to Israel in 1950 and started her music career in 1964. Alberstein has released over sixty albums in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish. She is known for her liberal activism and advocacy for human rights and Arab-Israeli unity, which has sometimes stirred controversy, such as the ban of her song "Had Gadya" by Israel State Radio in 1989. Alberstein has received numerous accolades, including the Kinor David Prize, the Itzik Manger Prize, and honorary doctorates from several universities.
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Birth name | Ewa Alberstein |
Born | (1946-12-08) 8 December 1946 (age 77) Szczecin, Poland |
Origin | Kiryat Haim, Israel |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1964–present |
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