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Arik Sinai
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Arik Sinai (Hebrew: אריק סיני; born June 29, 1949), is a renowned Israeli folk and rock singer whose career has spanned over five decades. Born in Kiryat Bialik to Holocaust survivors, Sinai served in the IDF, participating in military ensembles and as an EMT during the Yom Kippur War. His breakthrough came in 1977 with the hit "Shir Prida" ("Farewell Song"), penned by Shlomo Artzi, and he soon became known for merging American folk with traditional Israeli music, delivering his songs with a distinct bass-baritone voice. Notable hits include "Im Ata Basviva" ("If You Happen to Be Around") and "Makhur" ("Addicted"). His cowboy-inspired image and deep admiration for Leonard Cohen have shaped his musical journey, which includes stints in the U.S. and attempts at Eurovision. In October 2024, Sinai competed in Israel’s Kochav HaBa right after October 7, aiming to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite announcing retirement in 2011, Sinai has continued releasing music, reflecting his enduring influence in the Israeli music scene. Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arik_Sinai User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
