Israeli singer-songwriter Arik Einstein passed away Nov. 26 at the age of 74. His recordings were some of the very first album of Israeli music I purchased way back and he’s been a favorite in Israel for decades. Obits about Einstein tell about his life and work:

http://forward.com/articles/188454/arik-einstein-singing-father-to-millions-leaves-de/

http://forward.com/articles/188421/arik-einstein-voice-of-good-old-israel-dies-at-/

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/26/obituary-an-appreciation-for-arik-einstein.html

http://www.timesofisrael.com/iconic-musician-arik-einstein-to-be-buried-today/