Dedi Graucher עודד דוד גראוכר | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Oded David Graucher |
Also known as | Dedi |
Born | (1961-07-28)28 July 1961 Israel |
Died | 11 September 2023(2023-09-11) (aged 62) Israel |
Genres | Contemporary Jewish religious music |
Years active | 1990–2023 |
Spouse | Malca Devorah (Sand) Graucher |
Oded David "Dedi" Graucher (Hebrew:עודד דוד גראוכר; 1961 – 11 September 2023), known professionally asDedi, was an IsraeliOrthodox Jewish singer.
Dedi began his music career providing back-up vocals onMordechai Ben David's albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s.[1] In 1995 he performed with Ben David at twoSukkot concerts in Israel, one inHaifa that drew 3,000 participants and one atYad Eliyahu Stadium inTel Aviv that attracted 10,000 people.[2]
Dedi performed the songs "Hebron" and "Lo Nazuz Mipo" ("We Will Not Move From Here") on the albumHebron's Song of Songs.[3]
Dedi collaborated with composersYossi Green, RabbiBoruch Chait,Abie Rotenberg, and others on songs featured on his albums. The music on his albums was arranged by Moshe Laufer, Mona (Moshe) Rosenblum, Suki Berry, Yisroel Lamm (the Neginah Orchestra), and Ruvi Banet. He was featured at severalHASC "A Time for Music" concerts, including HASC 6 (1993), HASC 15 (2002), HASC 20 (2007), HASC 23 (2010), and HASC 25 (2012). In 2004, Dedi appeared in concert with Yerachmiel Begun and theMiami Boys Choir for their 26th anniversary celebration, entitled "Miami and Dedi". The concert was released on CD and DVD. He also appeared on a number of all-star cast albums produced by Suki & Ding, as well as Gideon Levine.[4]
Dedi lived with his wife Malka inPetah Tikva.[5] Their son, Rabbi Aviel Graucher, is a music arranger and composer.[6]
Dedi Graucher died from medical complications on 11 September 2023, at the age of 62.[7][8]