Chava Alberstein: Biography, Facts and Career
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Chava Alberstein (Hebrew: חוה אלברשטיין [ˈχava ˈʔalbeʁʃtejn], born 8 December 1946 in Poland) is an Israeli musician, lyricist, composer, and musical arranger. She moved to Israel in 1950 and started her music career in 1964. Alberstein has released over sixty albums in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish. She is known for her liberal activism and advocacy for human rights and Arab-Israeli unity, which has sometimes stirred controversy, such as the ban of her song "Had Gadya" by Israel State Radio in 1989. Alberstein has received numerous accolades, including the Kinor David Prize, the Itzik Manger Prize, and honorary doctorates from several universities.
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- Full name: Chava Alberstein
- Born: 1946-12-08
- Nationality: Israel
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q266555
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Who is Chava Alberstein?
Chava Alberstein (Hebrew: חוה אלברשטיין [ˈχava ˈʔalbeʁʃtejn], born 8 December 1946 in Poland) is an Israeli musician, lyricist, composer, and musical arranger.
What nationality is Chava Alberstein?
Chava Alberstein is Israel.
When was Chava Alberstein born?
Chava Alberstein was born on 1946-12-08.
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