Ivri Lider

Ivri Lider is one of the most successful and esteemed rock artists of his generation. In less than a decade, this bashful young musician has become a superstar and the "official" spokesman of a generation he calls "the new people".

A gifted songwriter, composer, producer, actor and poet, Ivri has written, composed and produced rock hits on gold- and platinum-selling albums and sold-out live shows in Israel. His fourth album, Ze Lo Oto Davar (It's not the Same), released in 2005, has reached platinum. The album featured a 40-piece string orchestra showcasing Ivri's versatility as an artist, since his third album featured an electronic sound.

Ivri has had numerous monster hits, among them Leonardo; Tamid Ahava (Always Love); Yotter Tov Clum Mikimat (Better Nothing than Almost); Hultzat Passim (Striped Shirt); Hakos Ha'ke'chula (The Blue Glass); Batei Kaffe (Coffee Shops); Al Kav Hamayim (On the Water Front); Bo (Come); Mary La'Netzach (Mary Forever); Zachiti Le'ehov (I was Privileged to Love); Nissim (a common male name in Israel), Lehavin Et Hamayim (Understanding the Water); and Lo Oto Davar (It's not the Same).

A sought-after creative talent, Ivri has composed scores for dance companies and feature films as well as for other major Israeli stars. For example, in 2002, Ivri collaborated with Idan Raichel, who at the time was the keyboard player in Ivri's band. Ivri produced and arranged the song Bo'ee (Come with Me), which later became a giant hit for The Idan Raichel Project. Ivri composed original music for the soundtracks of the internationally acclaimed films Yossi and Jagger, Walk on Water, and the new The Bubble (featuring a beautiful cameo by Ivri as a bar singer performing the classic The Man I Love). Ivri has decided to be open and upfront about his gay lifestyle, an admission that was met with much warmth and support from his fan base.

His numerous awards in Israel include Lyricist of the Year, Male Singer of the Year, Best Male Singer and Best Live Show.

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