Akiva Turgeman
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| Background information | |
| Native name | עקיבא תורג'מן |
| Birth name | Akiva Turgeman |
| Born | July 23, 1991 Dimona, Israel |
| Genres | Rock, Soul music, Pop music, Jewish music |
| Instruments | Guitar, saz, clarinet, oud, flute, saxophone |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Akiva Turgeman (born July 23, 1991) is an Israeli singer-songwriter and musician who performs rock music, soul music and Jewish music. Known only by his first name, Akiva.
Biography
Born in Dimona, to Pnina and Rabbi David Turgeman, head of the city's high yeshiva. Completed his elementary and middle education in Dimona. He was a member and group leader in Bnei Akiva. Then he studied for about a year and a half at the Yeshivat Makor Chaim, another half-year at Kfar Etzion, and in the 11th grade he transferred to the Yeshivat Otniel. At the end of that year he transferred to the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva for another two and a half years. He then enlisted in the Golani Brigade, and shortly after the end of his military service he got married.
Musical career
Akiva studied at the Mizmor school of music, where he met Naor Carmi, founder of the band Halev ve HaMaayan who later brought him in as the band's lead singer. The collaboration with Carmi continued with "Tzam'ah" (Thirst) project, in which well-known musicians sing Chabad niggunim, and Akiva a co-producer of the first, third, fourth, and fifth albums of the project. Among the songs he produced and performed are: "Eli Ata", "Ki Anu 'Amcha" ("Kolot"[1]), "Darkecha Elokeinu", and "Nigun Hakafot".
In 2017 he released his first studio album, Olamot ("Worlds"), produced by Nir Maimon.
In June 2018 he gradually released singles from his second studio album, "Al Ta'azvi Yadayim" ("Don't Let Go"), produced by Maor Shushan: "Hakol Od Efshari", "Lech Lecha", and "Al Ta'azvi Yadayim".
The single "Al Ta'azvi Yadayim" ranked first in the official song chart of the Israeli army's radio station, Galgalatz, and seventh in the station's Israeli Annual Hebrew Song Chart in collaboration with the Ynet news website.[2] In June 2019 Akiva performed as guest artist in Ishay Ribo's concert at the amphitheater of Caesarea, where the two performed a duet version of "Al Ta'azvi Yadayim", that gained millions of views on YouTube.[3]
Akiva's single-clip "Yesh Bacha Hakol",[4] released in February 2022, won the "Song of the Year" title in the annual song chart of Kikar HaShabbat,[5] of Kol-Play radio station,[6] and of Kol BaRama radio station.[7] Akiva also ranked first in the "singer of the year" category in both Kol-Play's and Kol Barama's 2022 charts and ranked second in that category in Kikar HaShabbat's chart for that year.
In May 2022, Akiva shared a stage with Ishay Ribo at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York City.[8]
Personal life
Akiva is married to Tzurit, who co-wrote some of his songs, and father of four. Lives in Tel Aviv. His sister is the musician Ruhama Ben Yosef.
Discography
Studio albums
Olamot (Worlds)
- Released: April 2, 2017
- Producer: Nir Maimon
- Tracks: "Sheyavo Tov", "olamot", "Ranenu Tzadikim", "Lev Shel Evven", "Od Nishar", Carousella", "Veha'er Milibi", "Shovavim", "Inertzia", "Ye'asfu Shiray"
Al Ta'azvi Yadayim (Don't Let Go)
- Released: September 2021
- Producer: Maor Shushan
- Tracks: "Rak Od Rega", "Lech Lecha", "Al Ta'azvi Yadayim", "Karov Elayich", "Hakol Od Efshari", "Raba Emunatcha Bi", "Pshutim", "Ata Holech Iti", "Shalom Babait", "Tluyim BaAhava", "Nigun Berditchev/Hitbodedut", "Kmo She'at"
Singles
- Hakol Od Efshari (2018)
- Lech Lecha (2018)
- Al Ta'azvi Yadayim (2019)
- Pshutim (2020)
- Rak Od Rega (2020)
- Ata Holech Iti (2021)
- Shalom Babait (2021)
- Kmo She'at (2021)
- Yesh Becha HaKol (2022)
- BeSha'ah Achat (2022)
References
- ↑ Lev Ari, Erez (December 6, 2014). "Ki Anu 'Amcha". YouTube.
- ↑ Gedaliah, Nadav. "Reviving the Spirit: An Interview with Akiva Turgeman". World Mizrachi.
- ↑ "Ishai Ribo Ft. Akiva Turgeman "Al Taazvi Yadayim"". December 10, 2019.
- ↑ "Akiva – Yesh Becha Ha'Kol". The Jewish Insights. February 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Elu Anshei HaShana BaMuzika LiShnat Tashpab". Kikar HaShabbat (in עברית). October 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Toz'ot HaMitz'ad HaShnati Shel Kol-Play Tashpab". Kol-Play (in עברית). Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Atem Kava'tem! Ele Toz'ot Mitz'ad HaMuzika HaShnati Shel Kol Barama". Kol Barama (in עברית). October 13, 2022.
- ↑ Frankfurter, Rabbi Yitzchok. "Interview: The Rising Stardom of Akiva Turgeman". Ami Magazine.
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