Izabo

Infobox musical artist
Name = Izabo
Landscape = Yes
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Petah Tikva, Israel
Genre = Psychedelic rock
Disco
Punk
Arabic music
Years_active = 1989 – Present
Label = Labeleh
URL = [http://www.izabo.co.uk/ Izabo.co.uk]
Current_members = Ran Shem Tov
Shiri Hadar
Jonathan Levi
Nir Mantzur
Past_members = Nir Geref (1989 - 1994)
Amos Fridman (1994 - 1997)
Tamir Muscat (1989 - 1997)

Izabo is an Israeli band. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern music.

Biography

Most of the band members are experienced musicians on the Israeli music scene. The lead singer and guitarist, Ran Shem-Tov is a versatile producer, who worked with artists such as Yehudit Ravitz, Anat Damon and Dikla and recorded soundtracks. The other players are successful session musicians.

Izabo's music has been described as a "Brilliant, action packed combination of Psychadelic Rock, Disco, Punk and Arabic spices"Fact|date=January 2008. Featuring high-to-ultra-high vocals, twisting and expressive arab-flavoured guitar work, powerfully funky basslines, arrogantly catchy keyboards and intense disco beats, Izabo have established themselves as one of Israel's most absorbing live acts.

Izabo's debut LP, The Fun Makers, was released late 2003 to great critical acclaim. The songs "Morning Hero" and "Cook Me" became significant radio hits in Israel. In the following months Izabo signed on to SONY BMG, which released their British debut, "The Morning Hero" EP. The release was accompanied by a concert tour which took Izabo to England, Scotland and the Netherlands.

Izabo collaborated with a large variety of artists, on stage and in the studio, from Ahuva Ozeri to "Israel Award" winning choreographer Ohad Naharin.

Izabo's collaboration with Shotei Hanevuah produced the hit single "Hu", which won the Music 24's "song of the year" award.

Their second LP, Super Light, was released in July 2008. The first single out of the LP is "Slow Disco", released on June 16th 2008.

Band members

*Ran Shem-Tov, vocals and guitar
*Shiri Hadar, keyboards
*Jonathan Levy, bass
*Nir Mantzur, drums

External links

* [http://www.izabo.co.uk/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/izaboband Izabo's MySpace]
* [http://www.labeleh.com/ Labeleh - The band's Israeli Label ]