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Shmuel Barzilai | |
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 2006 concert in the Vienna Stadttempel. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 3 June 1957 Jerusalem, Israel |
| Occupation(s) | Cantor |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor vocals |
| Website | www |
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