Dudu Barak (; born February 6, 1948) is an Israeli poet, songwriter, and radio presenter. Dud Barak was born in

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to Polish emigrants Leah and Yehoshua Wild (). Later the family moved to

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. After high school he started his IDF service in the armored corps, but later he became presenter and music program editor at the military radio station

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. After discharge he graduated from the

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(United States) after studying television, directing, producing and narration. Upon return to Jerusalem he started working at the radio stations

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until his retirement. In the meantime also graduated from the

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in Hebrew Literature, Arts, Jewish Folklore and Education.Dudu Barak- a songwriter, a poet, a radio man.
/ref> He published his first poems in 1968. He wrote over 400 songs. He also published several poetry and children's books.

Awards

A number of Baracks's songs got awards at various music festivals. In addition, he received: *

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, 1988. * ACUM Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009. *

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Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013. * Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013. *

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Award for Creativity in the Hebrew Language,

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Municipality, 2016.דודו ברק ורונה קינן זוכי פרס ראש העיר ראשון לציון ליצירתיות בלשון העברית/ ענת גולן
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References

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