Liel Kolet
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Liel Kolet is an Israel
i singer, of Indian Jewish
descent.
parents in the Kibbutz Kvutzat Kinneret where she also spent the rest of her childhood.
At age 11, Liel won a talent contest, and was later discovered by her soon-to-be manager, Irit Tenhengel. A year later she recorded her first album, Kineret Child, which has sold over 2,000 copies. It included songs such as "Prayer", a Liel version of an Ofra Haza
song, "Eyfo Ata Achi" (Where Are You My Brother), a song for families whose sons have been taken in Israeli wars, and "Don't be a Hero", a duet with Sasi Buganim. A single of her first English song, "Find It In Me", has been added to the album.
When Liel was 14 she performed the song "Imagine
" on Shimon Peres
' 80th birthday, and invited President Bill Clinton
to sing along. The clip has been shown on TV shows all over the globe. Liel started to receive invitations to perform from around the world.
A few years later, at a 2006 aid concert for tsunami victims in Berlin
, Liel performed "Imagine
" with the Scorpions
' singer Klaus Meine
. Meine was touched by Liel's voice, and invited her to perform with him. Together they recorded 5 songs, including a special version of "Send Me an Angel
", a special version of David D'or
's song, "Tishmor al HaOlam Yeled" ("Keep the World Child"), and a new song which Meine wrote for Liel, "Bigger Than Life". Together, they also performed one of the most well-known Israeli songs, written by one of the best-known poets and songwriters of Israel, Naomi Shemer
"Jerusalem of Gold". Later Liel released her first international album, "Unison", the same name as Celine Dion
's first English album. In 2006, she took part in the Eurovision Song Contest
, representing Switzerland
, with the band Six4One. Their song "If we all give a little" ended in 17th place.
Liel has performed with artists such as Madonna
, Andrea Bocelli
, Richard Gere
, Bono
, and others.
In late 2008 Kolt enlisted to the Israeli defence forces.
Recently, Liel also achieved success in Mexico, and recorded an album in Spanish. She has been filmed for a documentary on her life. Liel recently appeared on "News Flash with Michael Latin" on December 19, 2009.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i singer, of Indian Jewish
Indian Jews
The history of the Jews in India reaches back to ancient times.Indian Jews are a religious minority of India. Judaism was one of the first foreign religions to arrive in India in recorded history. The better-established ancient communities have assimilated a large number of local traditions through...
descent.
Biography
Liel Kolet was born on 11 July 1989 to Indian JewishIndian Jews
The history of the Jews in India reaches back to ancient times.Indian Jews are a religious minority of India. Judaism was one of the first foreign religions to arrive in India in recorded history. The better-established ancient communities have assimilated a large number of local traditions through...
parents in the Kibbutz Kvutzat Kinneret where she also spent the rest of her childhood.
At age 11, Liel won a talent contest, and was later discovered by her soon-to-be manager, Irit Tenhengel. A year later she recorded her first album, Kineret Child, which has sold over 2,000 copies. It included songs such as "Prayer", a Liel version of an Ofra Haza
Ofra Haza
Ofra Haza was an Israeli singer of Yemeni origin, an actress and international recording artist....
song, "Eyfo Ata Achi" (Where Are You My Brother), a song for families whose sons have been taken in Israeli wars, and "Don't be a Hero", a duet with Sasi Buganim. A single of her first English song, "Find It In Me", has been added to the album.
When Liel was 14 she performed the song "Imagine
Imagine (song)
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine, released in 1971...
" on Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres
GCMG is the ninth President of the State of Israel. Peres served twice as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel and once as Interim Prime Minister, and has been a member of 12 cabinets in a political career spanning over 66 years...
' 80th birthday, and invited President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
to sing along. The clip has been shown on TV shows all over the globe. Liel started to receive invitations to perform from around the world.
A few years later, at a 2006 aid concert for tsunami victims in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Liel performed "Imagine
Imagine (song)
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine, released in 1971...
" with the Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
' singer Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Scorpions...
. Meine was touched by Liel's voice, and invited her to perform with him. Together they recorded 5 songs, including a special version of "Send Me an Angel
Send Me an Angel (Scorpions song)
"Send Me an Angel" is a power ballad by German heavy metal band Scorpions, released on their 1990 album Crazy World. Along with "Wind of Change", it became the album's signature track, reaching number 44 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart, number 8 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and high chart positions in...
", a special version of David D'or
David D'Or
David D'Or is an Israeli singer, composer, and songwriter. A countertenor with a vocal range of more than four octaves, he is a three-time winner of the Israeli "Singer of the Year" and "Best Vocal Performer" awards. He was also chosen to represent Israel in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest, at...
's song, "Tishmor al HaOlam Yeled" ("Keep the World Child"), and a new song which Meine wrote for Liel, "Bigger Than Life". Together, they also performed one of the most well-known Israeli songs, written by one of the best-known poets and songwriters of Israel, Naomi Shemer
Naomi Shemer
Naomi Shemer was a leading Israeli songwriter hailed as the "first lady of Israeli song and poetry."-Biography:Naomi Sapir was born on Kvutzat Kinneret, a kibbutz her parents had helped found, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. In the 1950s she served in the Israeli Defense Force's Nahal...
"Jerusalem of Gold". Later Liel released her first international album, "Unison", the same name as Celine Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
's first English album. In 2006, she took part in the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
, representing Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, with the band Six4One. Their song "If we all give a little" ended in 17th place.
Liel has performed with artists such as Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
, Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Richard Tiffany Gere is an American actor. He began acting in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and a starring role in Days of Heaven. He came to prominence in 1980 for his role in the film American Gigolo, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol...
, Bono
Bono
Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
, and others.
In late 2008 Kolt enlisted to the Israeli defence forces.
Recently, Liel also achieved success in Mexico, and recorded an album in Spanish. She has been filmed for a documentary on her life. Liel recently appeared on "News Flash with Michael Latin" on December 19, 2009.
Discography
- Kineret Child, An Israeli Album (2003)
- Too young to love, single (25 October 2004)
- Jerusalem, single (2004)
- Jerusalem - With Klaus Meine/The Scorpions, single (2004)
- I'd Rather be Alone with You, single (9 May 2005)
- High Energy, single (22 August 2005)
- See On Me (רואים עליי In Hebrew)
- Hava Nagila, Single
- Simply me, album (October 2005)
- Send Me an Angel - With The Scorpions, Single
- Lost In You, Single
- Bigger Than Life - With The Scorpions, Single
- Unison, Album.
- If We All Give A Little - With Six4One
- Elohim Sheli (also known as "Ratziti Sheteda", or "I wanted you to know", or "My God"), Single