Shoshana Damari

World Music Singer

Birthday March 31, 1923

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Israel

DEATH DATE Feb 14, 2006 (82)

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About

Beloved Israeli singer often referred to in her home country as "The Queen of Hebrew Music." She is most widely remembered for her most popular song, 1948's "Kalaniyot."

Before Fame

Her songs started being played on the radio when she was 14.

Trivia

She received the Israel Prize, commonly regarded as the state's most prestigious honor, on Independence Day in 1988.

Family Life

She married her manager, Shlomo Bosmi, when she was just 16. Her brother, Sa'adya Damari, is a famous actor.

Associated With

The lyrics to her famous song "Kalaniyot" were written by Israeli poet Nathan Alterman.