Cherie and Renno, formerly known as Izabo, are an
Israel
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that was formed in 1989. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from
indie rock
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,
disco and
Middle Eastern music
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. Under the name Izabo, they represented
Israel
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at the
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
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, with the song "
Time
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".
Biography
Izabo was founded in
Petah Tikva
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in 1989. Their original line-up consisted of Ran Shem Tov, Shiri Hadar, Nir Graf and
Tamir Muskat.
In 1994, they released their first album titled Movie Maker along with three singles. This album is often omitted from Izabo's chronology and songs from it are never played in live concerts. The band's line-up changed following the release of the album and again in 1997, with the final line-up, which remained for 19 years, consisting of founders Shem Tov and Hadar, as well as Jonathan Levy and Nir Mantzur.
Their sophomore album, ''
The Fun Makers
''The Fun Makers'' is the debut album by the Israeli rock band, Izabo
Cherie and Renno, formerly known as Izabo, are an Israeli duo that was formed in 1989. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern mus ...
'', was released in late 2003 and received highly positive critical acclaim, with the songs "Morning Hero" and "Cook Me" achieving major radio success in Israel. Several months later, Izabo signed on to
Sony BMG
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, through which they released their British debut, ''The Morning Hero'' EP. The release was accompanied by a concert tour during which Izabo performed in England, Scotland and the Netherlands.
Izabo collaborated with a large variety of artists, on stage and in studio, from singer-songwriter
Ahuva Ozeri
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to choreographer
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.
Izabo's collaboration with
Shotei Hanevuah
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produced the single "Hu", which won the
Music 24
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's "song of the year" award.
Their third LP, ''
Super Light
''Super Light'' is the second album by the Israeli rock band Izabo
Cherie and Renno, formerly known as Izabo, are an Israeli duo that was formed in 1989. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern music. ...
'', was released in July 2008.
On March 26, 2012, Izabo released an EP titled ''Summer Shade''. The EP included the 2012 singles "Summer Shade", "On My Way" and "I Like It", the band's final singles under the name Izabo.
In early February it was revealed that Izabo had been chosen by a group of mass communications and music industry experts to represent Israel in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 was the 57th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, following the country's victory at the with the song " Running Scared" by the duo Ell & Nikki. It was the first time Azer ...
in
Baku,
Azerbaijan
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. The song, ''
Time
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'', has verses in
English
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and choruses in
Hebrew
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. They did not progress past the semi-final round.
On the May 21, 2012, they released the album ''Life Is on My Side'' in the UK, through 100% Records.
In 2016, Nir Mantzur and Jonathan Levy left the band, and the band changed its name to Cherie and Renno.
Two years later, Cherie and Renno released a self-titled album. The album is Cherie and Renno's first album, and the fifth in the band's history.
Discography
Albums
As Izabo:
*''Movie Maker'' (1994)
*''
The Fun Makers
''The Fun Makers'' is the debut album by the Israeli rock band, Izabo
Cherie and Renno, formerly known as Izabo, are an Israeli duo that was formed in 1989. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern mus ...
'' (2003)
*''
Super Light
''Super Light'' is the second album by the Israeli rock band Izabo
Cherie and Renno, formerly known as Izabo, are an Israeli duo that was formed in 1989. Their musical style is diverse, ranging from indie rock, disco and Middle Eastern music. ...
'' (2008)
*''Life Is On My Side'' (2012)
As Cherie and Renno:
* ''Cherie and Renno'' (2018)
Singles
As Izabo:
* "Beady" (1993)
*"Here She Comes" (1993)
*"Movie Maker" (1993)
*"Morning Hero" (2004)
* "Tomorrow" (2008)
* "Slow Disco" (2008)
* "Slow Disco (T.B.S. Remix)" (2009)
* "Summer Shade" (2012)
*"On My Way" (2012)
* "Time" (2012)
* "I Like It" (2012)
As Cherie and Renno:
* "MEOW!" (2017)
* "Let Me In" (2018)
* "Space" (2018)
* "Summer Smile" (2019)
Music videos
* "Morning Hero" (2004)
* "Play with Me" (2004)
* "Cook Me" (2004)
* "Shawarma Hunters" (2008)
* "Slow Disco" (2009)
* "On My Way" (2010)
* "Summer Shade" (2011)
* "I Like It" (2012)
* "Time" (2012)
References
External links
Official websiteLabeleh - The band's Israeli Label
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Israeli pop music groups
Israeli indie rock groups
Neo-psychedelia groups
Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2012
Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Israel
Musical groups established in 1989