With a critically acclaimed album under his belt, singer-songwriter Roy
Dahan has a lot to be proud of. Providing his own unique brand of folk
rock, this native Israeli who performs in English is celebrating one
year since the release of his album, "Some of this Life," with a show at
the Barby Club in Tel Aviv Tuesday night.
The album received
critical acclaim and public praise, with two singles "Does Anyone Know"
and "State of Mind" earning a place on the playlist of Galgalatz, one of
the country's most popular radio stations. Chosen by
Time Out Tel Aviv as
the best album of 2011, "Some of This Life" has proven to be a
significant milestone in the developing folk music scene in Israel.
To celebrate the album's one year release Dahan is giving
Jerusalem Post readers free downloads until Tuesday. Click the Free Download Tab on Facebook using this link:
http://on.fb.me/RoyDahanOfficial.
Dahan spoke to
The Jerusalem Post about the album, what people can expect from his performance and who has influenced him along the way.
The
album was a big personal achievement because he set out to bring
something extraordinary to his life, and the lives of those who listen
to his music. "It's the milestone's of my life and the lives of many.
It's everyone's life and everyone's journey," he explained. "That's why I
believe so many people can relate to my music."
The album evokes
past memories and experiences of people and places, the
singer-songwriter said, which is what he hopes will make his music
timeless.
Although born and raised in the Upper Galilee village
of Korazim, Dahan chooses to sing in English because it gives him the
opportunity to connect with more people and reach out to an
international audience.
He said that everyone will be able to
connect with his music and take something away from the upcoming show.
"The songs have no identity, they don't belong to a time and place.
Depending on where you are in your life, different people will feel
different things," he explained.
Dahan grew up on musical influences such as Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen alongside classic Israeli singer-songwriters.
Doors open at 10 p.m. at The Barby Club, Tel Aviv. For more information see http://bit.ly/RoyDahanBarby.