Shmulik Kraus

Shmuel "Shmulik" Kraus
Shmulik Kraus in his youth
Born(1935-07-01)July 1, 1935
DiedFebruary 17, 2013(2013-02-17) (aged 77)
NationalityIsraeli
Occupation(s)Pop-rock singer, Composer, Actor
Known forPioneering Israeli music, films, and children's music

Shmuel "Shmulik" Kraus (Hebrew: שמוליק קראוס; July 1, 1935 – February 17, 2013) was an Israeli pop-rock singer, composer, and actor.[1][2] Kraus, one of the pioneers of Israeli music, underwent various personal crises in the course of his career. He appeared in several films, including Rocking Horse and Hole in the Moon, and composed songs for other performers, such as Shalom Hanoch. He was also known for his music for children based on the lyrics of Miriam Yalan-Shteklis.

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  2. ^ "שמוליק קראוס". mooma.mako.co.il. Archived from the original on 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-16.