SHNEYSHARIM DUO

Adam Hefter and Eli Argon, who comprise The ShneySharim Duo, served together in an Israeli military entertainment group, Lahakat Shirion, during 1972-74 and reunited again over 30 years later in 2006. They premiered in an evening honoring the composer Yosef Hadar ("Erev Shel Shoshanim"). The narrator of the evening, famous composer Nachum Haiman, invited them to record two of Hadar's songs. The songs were published in a compilation record which was completed only days before Hadar's passing.



With encouragement from friends and associates, The ShneySharim has created a full show of songs and stories called "We grew up with Israeli Folk songs." The duo continues to work with Haiman, recording new songs and reconstructing updated versions of old songs.

	Adam Hefter Singer, musician and guitar player, composer and conductor of choirs and vocal groups, Singing and music teacher, leading sing-along events and performing solo and in groups. Adam started playing at age 10 and performed in clubs during high school. After a year of combat military service, joined the Tanks division, entertainment band, where he met Eli. The group's elaborate program about Hertzel, was modified when the Yom Kippur war erupted. Adam and Eli, along with the rest of the group, had to perform in all kind of wartime settings, singing rehearsed and improvised versions of most of the popular songs of that time.
	Eli Argon Singer and leading sing-along shows. Eli started his musical career in high-school and after joining the army and serving a year in a combat unit; he served a period as a solo performer, before joining the Shirion group where he met Adam. His singing/performing career was set aside when he joined "Galey-Zahal" (the Army radio) as a news reporter and producer in a weekly culture/art show. In 1976 he left for studies in the US and stayed there for almost 30 years. During all that time, he kept his passion for Israeli folk music by participating as singer, guitar player and lead in numerous sing-along events in the greater Washington DC area.

The songs in the show are pure Israeli folk songs and were chosen mainly for their musical quality and lyrical content. The ShneySharim enhance the flavor of those popular songs by adding rich vocal depth and colors and creating within the audience a desire to hear more and more. Among the songs they perform are:

During the show, Adam and Eli share stories behind the songs by revealing their personal memories. Having come from two opposite sides of the ethnic spectrum as Eli is from Morocco and Adam is from Poland, they both made aliya to Israel in the 1950's when they were of kindergarten age and their anecdotes from childhood, adolescence, youth groups, and military service bring the experiences of the Israeli melting pot to life.

You can also visit the Hebrew language site of the ShneySharim at www.ShneySharim.com

The ShneySharim Show is exciting & enjoyable, with many warm, heartfelt moments. Don't Miss it!

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