Yigal Bashan

Yigal Bashan (Hebrew: יגאל בשן; September 11, 1950 – December 9, 2018) was an Israeli singer, songwriter, and actor. He was awarded the ACUM Prize for Life Achievement in 2016.

Yigal Bashan
Background information
Born(1950-09-11)September 11, 1950
Rishon LeZion, Israel
DiedDecember 9, 2018(2018-12-09) (aged 68)
Tel Aviv, Israel
Genrespop
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter
Associated acts"Hopa Hey", "Kmo Tzoani"
Websitewww.yigalbashan.com

Biography

Yigal Bashari (later Bashan) was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel, to a family of Jewish descent.[1]

Music career

Bashan was a member of the pop trio "Kmo Tzoanim" (Hebrew: "Like Gypsies") that appeared on the "Hopa Hey" Israeli children's television show.[2] He also sang the opening theme song of the Hebrew dub of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils.

Death

On December 9, 2018, Bashan committed suicide in his home in Tel Aviv. He was 68 years old. He was later laid to rest at the Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.

See also

  • Israeli music

References

  1. https://www.yigalbashan.com/bio
  2. Maya Asheri, Ido Efrati (10 December 2018). "Yigal Bashan, beloved Israeli musician, found dead at home". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
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