Ivri Lider is one of the most successful Israeli musicians of his generation, appreciated by fellow artists, critics, and the public alike. Through his lyrics, Ivri brings to life the thoughts and day-to-day encounters of a new generation of Israelis - a generation he calls "The New People." It comes as no surprise to those who follow the Israeli music scene that the combination of Ivri’s songwriting and his unique voice have made him not only a star, but one of the most adored and respected people in Israel. Born on a Kibbutz in 1974, Ivri took his first musical steps while still in high school. At the age of 17, he started a group called Everyone Does It Like This, whose gigs included a performance at the legendary Roxanne club in Tel Aviv. As he continued to refine musical skills throughout his teen years, renowned Israeli modern dance choreographer Anat Danieli commissioned Lider to compose the music for two of her pieces, "Kisses" and "October." Shortly thereafter, he was tapped by Ohad Naharrin to compose the music for "Kaamos," which Naharrin choreographed for the famous Dutch dance company, NDT. And at the young age of 21, Israel's leading dance company, Bat Sheva, chose Lider to compose the entire score for Z/NA, making him the youngest person to compose an entire evening of music in the company's history. Just a few years later, one of Israel's largest record labels, Helicon Records, signed Ivri to produce his first album after receiving his demo tape in the mail. His debut album, "Caressing And Lying", was produced by Yo’ad Nevo and released in 1997. The singles "Leonardo" and "Always Love" were overnight radio hits, skyrocketing the record to Platinum status. Ivri's second album, "Better Nothing Than Almost", was released two years later.
