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Arkadi Duchin

Arkadi Duchin is an Israeli singer-songwriter, composer and record producer, known as the singer of the band HaChaverim Shel Natasha.

born 1963Singing in HaChaverim Shel NatashaComposing over 900 songsThe song "Achareinu HaMabul"

Born: 9 June 1963, Babruysk
Occupation: singer, songwriter, composer, record producer

Arkadi Duchin was born in 1963 in Babruysk

Duchin was born in 1963 in Babruysk, in Soviet Belarus, to Moshe and Roza Duchin. As a child he taught himself guitar and piano. In 1978 he moved to Israel with his parents and settled in Kiryat Yam.

He was accepted to a military band, but the bands were closed, so he served in the Armored Corps. After a tank crew member died in the First Lebanon War, he became a cook. During his service he formed the band Septima 5 with Micha Shitrit.

In 1985 he moved to Tel Aviv with Shitrit, and in 1987 they founded HaChaverim Shel Natasha with Miki Harari and Shlomo Elmakayes. Duchin wrote, composed, sang and played keyboards in the band. Its debut album came out in 1989 and reached platinum.

He also composed for other singers, including "Achareinu HaMabul" for Nurit Galron in 1989, which was banned from Israeli public radio and television. He has composed over 900 songs and won the Ophir Award for Best Original Music. In 2009 he released a children's album, Friends of Arkasha.

He is married to Sima Levi, has two children and lives in Givatayim.

Milestones in Arkadi Duchin's life

1963
Born in Babruysk, Soviet Belarus.
1978
Immigrated to Israel with his parents.
1985
Moved to Tel Aviv with Micha Shitrit.
1987
Co-founded HaChaverim Shel Natasha.
1989
The band released its platinum debut album.
1994
The band released the album Radio Blah Blah.
1996
HaChaverim Shel Natasha broke up.
2002
Took part in the benefit song "Yesh Od Tikvah" for terror victims.
2009
Released the children's album Friends of Arkasha.

Arkadi Duchin served in the military

He served in the IDF Armored Corps as a combat soldier and fought in the First Lebanon War. After a member of his tank crew died, he was moved to serve as a cook.