Yonatan Razel

American-born Israeli singer, writer, composer, musical arranger and conductor, Yonatan Razel will be performing in South Africa at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre for the first time for one night only on 13 February, 2013.

Razel, who has gained critical acclaim for his music, has a huge following among the Jewish community in South Africa. His performance will include music from his award winning debut album "All in all" and his recently released second album "Katonti" that has rapidly raced to the top of the Israeli charts. The multi-talented performer has a unique ability to enthral audiences and the evening promises to be a special one.

Razel was born in New York but moved to Israel at a young age with his family. While it was in the synagogue that he first grew to love music, there is no doubt that he was also influenced by The Beatles courtesy of his parents as well as his grandfather's talent for classical music.

A consummate performer and musician, he plays several musical instruments. Razel also studied conducting under the legendary Mendi Rodin and is a sought after conductor having lead the Israeli Chamber Orchestra and the Ra'anana Symphonette.
His album "All in all" achieved gold status and was followed by a solo tour which later culminated in Razel being awarded "Singer of the Year" and "Song of the Year".
In 2009 he collaborated with well known Hasidic singer, Yaakov Shwekey on the song, "Vehi she'amda". The song was a huge hit, winning the title of "Song of the Decade" from the religious Israeli radio station "Kol Chai".
*The shows will take place at 20:00 on 13 February. Tickets are priced between R200 and R400 and are available through Computicket or at The Lyric Box Office on 011 248 5000. Log onto www.goldreefcity.co.za for more information or follow @GoldReefCitySA on Twitter to keep up with Gold Reef City news and events.

Date: 13 February 2013
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Venue: The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg
Cost: R200 - R400

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