Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies

Israeli singer-songwriter Erez Halevi has died, with his death becoming known on Saturday. He was known for songs including “Halayla,” “Hadeyagim,” “Kach Bara Otcha Hateva” and “Kshenifgashnu Shenit.” His debut album, “Halayla,” came out in 1984 with musical production by Matti Caspi. Halevi grew up in Rehovot and began playing guitar at 15, initially performing Beatles songs with friends before later studying flamenco. His subsequent albums included “Matzav Beinayim” in 1994 and “Hasha’ar Niftach” in 2008, followed in August 2012 by the project “Mikhtavim Bebakbuk,” featuring other artists performing his songs.