Biography
Liran Danino (Hebrew: לירן דנינו; born February 3, 1991, in Petah Tikva, Israel) is an Israeli singer, songwriter, composer, musician, and actor known for his emotive pop and soul music, often with Mizrahi influences.
He is the son of singer Avi Dan. His parents divorced when he was two; he grew up in Petah Tikva and studied music at the Ben Shemen Youth Village boarding high school. He first gained attention as a child actor (including in the series Olam Mushlam) before rising to prominence in 2009 on the seventh season of the reality talent show Kochav Nolad (A Star Is Born), where he finished in fourth place.
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His music breakthrough came with the December 2010 single “Adayin Reik” (“Still Empty”), followed by hits such as “Lalechet” (“To Walk”) and “Kol HaMilim.” His self-titled debut album was released in 2012 while he was still in the army and included several of these tracks. Subsequent successful singles and collaborations include “Harbe Mimech Nishar,” “Simla Kechula,” “Sipur Yashan” (with Omer Adam), “Meusharim” (with Noa Kirel and Doli & Penn), and “Tzma LaAhava.” He has also appeared on shows such as Dancing with the Stars (Israel).
After a career hiatus around 2022 due to vocal cord issues, Danino returned with new material, including the 2024 singles “Im Machar Ani Met” and “Bach” (which incorporates elements of Bach’s Prelude), a 2025 EP Adom, and his second studio album Liran Danino Chozer (Liran Danino Returns) in June 2025. He remains active with live performances and continues to release music, maintaining a strong streaming presence in Israel.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.