Malka Spigel

Malka Spigel
Also known asMaya Newman
Born (1954-07-19) 19 July 1954 (age 70)
OriginTel Aviv, Israel
GenresAlternative rock, post-punk, experimental rock, techno, post-rock, electronica
Occupation(s)Musician, Photographer
Instrument(s)Bass, vocals, keyboards, lomo camera
Years active1980–present
LabelsSwim ~, Crammed
Websitehttp://www.mayanewman.com

Malka Spigel (Hebrew: מלכה שפיגל, born 19 July 1954) is a London-based Israeli musician and artist. She was a founding member of the Israeli-Belgian rock band Minimal Compact.[1] She has also worked as a solo musician and as a visual artist, exhibiting in prominent venues such as The Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Royal Festival Hall. She is a member of Githead along with husband Colin Newman, Robin Rimbaud and fellow Minimal Compact refugee Max Franken.

  1. ^ Regev, Motti; Seroussi, Edwin (2004). Popular music and national culture in Israel. University of California Press. p. 181. ISBN 978-0-520-23654-7.