Rami Kleinstein Remembers Yishai Levi with Personal Anecdote
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Singer Rami Kleinstein honored the late Yishai Levi by sharing a personal anecdote about their first meeting and performing Levi's hit "Ha'achat Sheli" at a tribute concert. Levi, a major figure in Mizrahi music, died on June 7 at 63. His brother revealed the family kept his illness secret. Kleinstein's performance was shared on YouTube.
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- Rami Kleinstein shared a personal memory of the late singer Yishai Levi on Instagram.
- Kleinstein and Levi first met to record a duet for Israel's 70th Independence Day.
- Kleinstein performed Levi's hit "Ha'achat Sheli" at a tribute concert for the singer.
- Yishai Levi, a prominent Mizrahi singer, died on June 7 at the age of 63.
- Levi's brother revealed the family kept his illness a secret from the public.
Singer Rami Kleinstein shared a personal memory of the late singer Yishai Levi on Instagram, detailing their first meeting and his performance at a tribute event. Levi, a prominent voice in Mizrahi music, passed away on June 7 at the age of 63. His brother, singer Nati Levi, revealed that the family had kept Levi's illness a secret from the public during his final year.
Kleinstein recalled meeting Levi for the first time in producer Yaakov Lamai's studio to record a duet version of "Od Lo Tmu Kol Pela'ich" for Israel's 70th Independence Day. Kleinstein had composed the music for the song, with lyrics by Yoram Taharlev, which marked his breakthrough in 1985. Kleinstein remembered Levi arriving at the studio on an electric scooter, without any airs of stardom, describing him as "a charming, simple, and genuine guy."
Kleinstein immediately accepted an invitation to perform at a tribute concert for Levi after his death. He chose to perform "Ha'achat Sheli," one of Levi's most recognized hits, and shared a live recording of his performance from the event. The full performance was later uploaded to his YouTube channel.
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