Margalit Tzan'ani
Margalit Tzan'ani מרגלית צנעני | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 19, 1948 Aden, Aden Colony, British Empire |
| Origin | Israel |
| Genres | Mizrahi, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, tv host |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Margalit "Margol" Tzan'ani (
Biography
Tzan'ani was born in
Musical career
Tzan'ani started her career at the age of 19 in the Israeli production of Hair, where she performed alongside Svika Pick and Tzedi Tzarfati.[2] For the audition, she sang "Rak al atzmi lesaper yadati", based on a poem by the poet Rachel.[2]
Musical influences
In an interview with Haaretz newspaper, Tzan'ani cited Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin as major influences.[2]
Television career
In 2006, she was chosen to be a judge in Kokhav Nolad, the Israeli version of American Idol. She continued in this capacity for four seasons.[2]
Allegations of extortion
On August 16, 2011 Israeli Police arrested[3] Tzan'ani and her son, Asaf Tzan'ani, during a raid on their homes. She was charged with extortion and blackmail against her manager, Assaf Atedgi. The charges against her son, Asaf, were dropped. Tzan'ani denied the charges against her.[4] The case was covered widely by the Israeli media and at the same time, the media was criticized for portraying successful Mizrahi recording artists as engaged in illegal activities.[5] Tzan'ani was tried, found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in prison, which she served performing community service. She later continued her music career.[6]
Discography
- 1986 – Na'Ari Shuva Elay
- 1987 – Shmor Oti
- 1988 – Ahava Avuda
- 1989 – Menta
- 1990 – Homot Hemar
- 1991 – Pgisha
- 1992 – Greatest Hits 1
- 1993 – Margol
- 1995 – Erez Esh Eretz Yam
- 1997 – Hofshi
- 2003 – LeOlam
- 2005 – Gale Li
- 2006 – Gold
- 2009 – Davka Hayom
References
- ^ According to Ishim website and a statement by her attorney in court
- ^ a b c d e Don't mess around with me, Haaretz
- ^ Top Israeli Singer Margalit Tzan'ani Arrested for Alleged Blackmail, Link to Crime Ring. Haaretz
- ^ Senyor, Eli (August 16, 2011). "Singer Margalit Tzanani denies extortion allegations". Ynet.
- ^ The Sefardi Phobia Shows its Face in Public - the Margalit Tzanani Affair Archived September 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. The Coalition Against Racism in Israel
- ^ Convicted Singer Returns to Stage. The Forward
External links
- Official website (in Hebrew)
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