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Yafa Yarkoni, z"l, pioneering Israeli singer, 86

From Ha-aretz:

Legendary Israeli singer Yafa Yarkoni dies at 86

Yarkoni was known as the singer of Israel’s wars and was one of the most acclaimed artists in the country."

Posted by Ari Davidow on January 2, 2012 10:29 PM | Permalink