Shmuel Shapiro

Shmuel Raphael Shapiro (Hebrew: שמואל שפירו‎, born 1974 in Aix les Bains, France), stage name Shmuel Shapiro,[1] is a French Hasidic Jewish internationally acclaimed Singer, Hazan, songwriter, composer and Musician.

For rabbi, see Moshe Shmuel Shapiro.
Shmuel Shapiro
שמואל שפירו
Shapiro in 2013
Background information
Birth nameShmuel Raphael Shapiro
Born (1974-01-26) 26 January 1974
Aix les Bains, France
OriginFrance
GenresContemporary Jewish religious, Jewish music, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, hazan, cantor, songwriter, composer, musician
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1990 – present
LabelsGreentec, Ness Music France
WebsiteOfficial website

Early years

At the age of nine, he moved to Israel with his family and studied in the yeshivas of Rachmastrivka and Erlau. He composed his first song at the age of eleven and became the main soloist of the Erlau choir at seventeen. Later, he became closer to the Chabad movement.

Career

In 1994, after his marriage, Shmuel studied in a kollel and founded the orchestra "Kol Haneguina" with musicians Daniel Mamane and Haim Kirshinboim. He learned chazzanut with Elie Jaffe and Benjamin Munk.[1] He also worked with voice coach Gee Flashter and with cantor Avraham Pressman. Beginning in 2017, his private voice teacher is Daniel Gilder.

In 2001, Shmuel became cantor of the Great Synagogue of Migdal HaEmek.[1] In 2006 he returned to France as cantor of the Great Synagogue "Ohel Avraham".[2]

Since 2000, he has conducted Jewish choirs in France.[2]

Shmuel has recorded several music titles during his career. His first album, "Seu Morom", was recorded in 2013[3] in France[3] and Israel,[4] with the arranger Didier Atlan.[5]

Shapiro appears regularly with singers like Enrico Macias (2013),[6] Yoram Gaon (2008), Avraham Fried (2005), Mordechai Ben David (2004), Yitzchak Meir Helfgot (2016–2017),[7] Haim Israel (2006), Dedi Graucher (2006), Yosi Piamenta (2005), Itzik Eshel (2006), Ohad Moskowitz (2004), Isaac Bitton (2006), Efraim Mendelson (2000–2003), Itzik Orlev (2006), yehuda glantz (1999), Mendy Jerufi (2009), and Benny Friedman (2013).

Personal life

Shmuel has 12 brothers and sisters. He lives in Paris. He has three children.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Singles
  • 2002: Kel Mistater (Otzrot Shabat 2, David Honig)
  • 2003: Ko Amar
  • 2004: Ahavat Israel[1]
  • 2011: The Key[8]
  • 2012: Se'u Marom[9]
  • 2016: Dos Yiddishe Lied[10]

References
  1. Israel, Y. (29 February 2004). "Words: Alter Rebbe, music by Shmuel Shapiro". Kfar Chabad. Retrieved 29 February 2004.
  2. Lézé, Raphaël (24 February 2014). "Le nouveau clip de Shmouel Shapiro "Séou Marom" – Et biographie en exclusivité (French)". hassidout.org. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  3. Music, Ness (22 April 2013). "the album of Shmuel Shapiro in Fnac stores". "Fnac". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  4. W., Yonatan (22 April 2013). "the album of Shmuel Shapiro in Greentec stores". "Greentec". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  5. Ben Lulu, Amiram (22 December 2012). "the first album of Shmuel Shapiro arrived in stores". "Hamvukasim". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  6. Lezerowitsh, Raphael (28 December 2015). "Shmuel Shapiro and Enrico Macias in a rare performance". YouTube.
  7. "12th Annual Benefit Concert". Park East Synagogue.
  8. Cohen, Moran (22 April 2015). "From Israel in Paris: Watch the clip of Shmuel Shapiro". "Bhol". Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  9. Steinberg, Matti (22 April 2012). "Seu Marom – Shmuel Shapiro Minister in honor of Creation". "Chasidinews". Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  10. STUDIO, B. (15–16 October 2016). "שמואל שפירו דאס אידישע ליד | (Shmuel Shapiro – Dos Yiddishe Lied (Single Chazanut". "Shmuel Shapiro Official Music". Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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