Ninet Tayeb facts for kids
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Ninet Tayeb
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Ninet in 2017
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נינט טייב
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| Birth name | Nati Ninet Tayeb |
| Born | 21 October 1983 Kiryat Gat, Israel |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Helicon |
| Associated acts | Steven Wilson, Joseph "Yossi" E-Shine Mizrachi |
Ninet Tayeb (born October 21, 1983), known simply as Ninet, is a famous Israeli musician, singer, and actress. She also writes songs, composes music, and works as a DJ. Ninet has even been a judge on the TV show Rising Star: Israel. Many people see her as one of the most important stars in Israel's entertainment world.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Ninet was born and grew up in Kiryat Gat, Israel. Her parents came to Israel from Tunisia and Morocco. She is the third of five children and was called "Nina" by her family. Before her music career, Ninet served as a soldier in the Combat Engineering Corps of the Israel Defense Forces.
Ninet was always around music as she grew up. She performed at small events when she was a teenager. Some of her biggest music influences were bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Oasis.
Ninet's Music Career
Ninet has released several successful albums in Israel. She has also won the "Israel's Favorite Act" award twice at the MTV Europe Music Awards. She has worked with famous producers and artists. These include Steven Wilson, Gary Lucas, and Cyndi Lauper.
First Album: Barefoot
Ninet became famous very quickly when she was 20 years old. She started working with many popular Israeli artists. Her first album, "Barefoot" (which means "Yechefa" in Hebrew), came out on September 7, 2006. It sold so well that it was certified Platinum in less than 24 hours. The album had five songs that reached number one on national radio.
Musical Changes and New Sounds
On November 17, 2009, Ninet released her second album, Communicative. She wrote all the lyrics for this album herself. This album marked a big change in her music style and public image. At first, some audiences were surprised by her new sound. However, critics and fans soon praised Communicative. It became a very talked-about album.
Her third album, "Sympathetic Nervous System" (SNS), came out on May 30, 2012. Ninet wrote all the songs in English for this album. It was recorded in Liverpool, England. SNS helped Ninet become known as an indie-rock singer-songwriter. She also started performing as a DJ at events and festivals.
In 2013, Ninet released her fourth album, "All the Animals Knew". This time, she went back to writing songs in Hebrew. She wrote and composed almost all the songs on this album.
International Success and Paper Parachute
In 2015, Ninet released new songs like "Paper Parachute" and "Child." She moved from Israel to Los Angeles in the United States in 2016. Her fifth album, "Paper Parachute", was released on February 3, 2017. This was her first album to be released and promoted in the United States.
Ninet went on her first big international tour in 2016. She performed in the United States, Canada, and Europe. She was even chosen to perform at the famous SXSW festival. People loved her performances, with one critic saying the audience was "hypnotized by [Tayeb's] presence."
Ninet's Acting Roles
Besides her music, Ninet has also had a very successful acting career. She has acted in movies, TV shows, and plays. One of her first theater roles was in the Israeli version of "Spring Awakening." In 2018, she was in the Israeli TV series When Heroes Fly.
Ninet also lent her singing voice to famous Disney characters. She was the singing voice for Mary Poppins in the Hebrew version of the Disney movie. She also sang as Tiana in the Hebrew dub for Disney's The Princess And The Frog.
Collaborations with Other Artists
Ninet has worked with many international artists:
- Steven Wilson: Ninet has sung on several of Steven Wilson's albums, including Hand. Cannot. Erase. and To the Bone. Wilson has called her "inspiring" and a "fantastic singer." They have performed together many times, including at the famous Royal Albert Hall.
- Gary Lucas: She recorded a song with Gary Lucas, a guitarist who worked with Jeff Buckley. Lucas said Ninet is "one of the best singers I've ever worked with."
- Cyndi Lauper: Ninet opened for Cyndi Lauper's concert in Israel in 2014. They even sang a duet of the song True Colors together.
- Robbie Williams: Ninet was the opening act for Robbie Williams when he performed in Tel Aviv in 2015.
Ninet's Personal Life
Ninet was in a well-known relationship with actor Ran Danker. Later, she was engaged to Israeli actor Yehuda Levi. The media called them "Israel's favorite celebrity couple." They broke up in 2013 after eight years together. Ninet and Ran Danker are still friends and have even performed together.
In 2014, Ninet married music producer and guitarist Joseph "Yossi" E-Shine Mizrachi. In 2015, their first daughter, Emilia Sarah, was born. They moved to Los Angeles in 2016. In 2021, their second daughter, Luna Rachel, was born.
Discography
- 2006 – Barefoot
- 2009 – Communicative
- 2012 – Sympathetic Nervous System
- 2013 – All the Animals Knew
- 2017 – Paper Parachute
- 2023 – I Got Up to Dance
Awards and Recognition
Ninet has won many awards throughout her career:
- Sounds and Voices – First Place, 2001.
- Kokhav Nolad – First place, 2003 (This is a famous Israeli singing competition).
- Golden Screen Awards – Best Actress in A Daily Drama, 2005.
- The Israeli Music Channel Awards – Singer Of the Year, 2007.
- MTV Europe Music Awards – Israel's favorite act, 2009.
- MTV Europe Music Awards – Israel's favorite act, 2012.
Other Music Projects
Ninet has been part of many other interesting music projects:
- In 2015, she sang a song in Arabic on the album by Dudu Tassa & The Kuwaitis. This project celebrates the music of Jewish-Iraqi musicians.
- She has performed many times with the Israeli-American puppet band, Red Band. They have covered famous songs like "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley.
- In 2007, Ninet recorded a pop-rock version of "This Pain" with Ivri Lider. This song was a tribute to the late Israeli music legend, Ofra Haza.
- She has also performed in tribute concerts for artists like Meir Ariel and Elliott Smith.
- In 2023, Ninet wrote the song 'Rock Bottom' for Steven Wilson's album The Harmony Codex. This was their sixth song together!
Images for kids
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Ninet in 2017
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Ninet in 2006
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Ninet in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Ninet Tayeb para niños
