RITA

RITA is by far the most celebrated and successful singer in Israel. In 2008 she was voted number 1 female singer in a special countdown for Israel's 60th anniversary. Twenty five years after her career began, RITA continues to prove, with crowded theatres and stadiums alike and with multi-platinum albums, that she is by far the biggest female vocalist Israel has to offer.

Her unique voice has gained worldwide attention many times. On 2009 her first American single "Love has begun" is penetrating the American music charts and conquering a respectful place in the top 40! RITA was nominated for the New Music Weekly Awards as "Top 40 Breakthrough Artist for 2009".

In October 2012 The Rolling Stones Magazine publish the Story of Rita "Rita’s Tale of Two Cities"

 

Musical Career

Rita became the hottest star overnight in 1986 following her performance in the pre-Eurovision song contest with the song "Shvil Habriha" ("The Escape Path"). In the same year she released her self titled debut album, "Rita", which was produced by Kleinstein. This is the best selling debut album of all time in Israel. In March 1988 Rita released her second album, "Yemmey Hatom" ("Days Of Innocence"). It achieved triple platinum status and is considered as one of the cornerstones of Israeli music. That same year Rita was selected to represent Israel in the Eurovision song contest with the song "Shara Barehovot" ("Sings In The Streets"). In 1994, about 6 years after her previous studio album, Rita released her third record, "Ahava Gdola" ("Great Love") which also reached triple platinum sales.

 

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