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Yuval Banai
Yuval Banai is an Israeli singer-songwriter and actor, known as the lead singer of the pop rock band Mashina.
born 1962Lead singer of MashinaSolo albumsMentor on The Voice Israel

- Born
- 9 June 1962, Tel Aviv
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter, actor
Yuval Banai was born in 1962 in Tel Aviv
Yuval Banai was born on 9 June 1962 in Tel Aviv to Ilana and Yossi Banai. He is a member of the Banai family, which includes several actors and musicians.
He served in the Artillery Corps and took part in the Lebanon War. During his service he met guitarist Shlomi Bracha, and the two began writing songs together.
With Bracha he formed Mashina, which released its debut album in 1985 and disbanded in 1995. He then released solo albums in 1997, 1999 and 2001. Mashina reformed in 2003 and released a new studio album in 2005.
He also acted in films such as Summertime Blues and Nadia. In 2012 he and Bracha joined the mentors on the second season of The Voice Israel.
He married actress Orly Silbersatz in 1987, and they had 3 children before divorcing in 2007. He later moved to Moshav Ilaniya, where he produces olive oil, and has a son with writer Amalia Rosenblum.
Yuval Banai's life in 8 milestones
- 1962
Born in Tel Aviv.
- 1984
Starred in the film Summertime Blues.
- 1985
Mashina released its debut album.
- 1995
Mashina disbanded.
- 1997
Released his first solo album.
- 2003
Returned as lead singer of the reunited Mashina.
- 2008
Released the solo album Over the Mountains.
- 2012
Became a mentor on The Voice Israel.
Yuval Banai served in Artillery Corps
He served in the IDF Artillery Corps and took part in the Lebanon War. He later trained recruits at an artillery training base.
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