Name:
Zalmy Levy
Age: 22
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Currently: Single and studying for rabbinic ordination (smicha).
Can be found on:
Facebook
Music roots:
From a very young age, I would sing my way through school corridors and record myself on a tape recorder singing Uncle Moishe songs. Since those early days, I can truthfully say, that not a day has gone by that song hasn’t been part of my routine.
Musical instruments:
Once I began to play guitar, the desire and pleasure to sing became even greater.
Inspiration?
My inspiration came from a self realization that Hashem has blessed me with a talent. And as the Lubavitcher Rebbe once said, when G-d blesses someone with a talent, it’s forbidden to squander it, but rather one must develop it to its extreme. As Chassidus explains, The essence of your talents is G-dliness. And as a Levi I feel an extra obligation to be mesameach Yidden.
I also received inspiration (lehavdil) from my voice trainer, the legendary Per Bristow, creator of the revolutionary Bristow Voice Method, which taught me the tue meaning of relaxation, when it comes to the vocal cords – which dramatically improved all aspects of my voice.
Role music plays in life:
My biggest joy is not just singing, but also creating music. I love to sit with my guitar and compose melodies to inspire others in their avodas Hashem.
Reality check:
Since the age of 16, I have composed almost a dozen songs, all as original and warm as I could possibly make them. I hope to share with the world one day.
Favorite musician/s:
Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David, Shloimy Gertner, Benny Friedman, Abie Rotenberg, The Rabbi’s Sons and the list goes on.
Favorite song/s:
I love Avraham Fried and MBD’s old time classics.
Plans after the contest:
To compose, compose and compose! And together with my wooden companion, my guitar, to sit people around a bonfire or wherever, and warm their hearts with the language of the soul.
A Jewish Star:
You are an amazing opportunity. Yasher Koach!
My Audition:
This song was composed in honor of the Chasdei Soul II Soul Organization, which does so much good for children. Much of the song is based on Tanya (Igeret Hakodesh, Epistle 32) which speaks about the greatness of giving Tzedaka. This song was written in memory of my grandfather Avraham haLevi Ben Aaron Zalman.
Season Two audition: Zalmy Levy
For more contestants and to audition visit aJewishStar.com
Zalmy u are an inspiration to the youth.
Well done boy. Keep up the good work
Very Impressive, making SA proud!
Beautiful song and very toychendik.
Hatzlocha Rabba , and I look forward to hearing your music one day in my car!!!
Great talent. – please make more music. and continue down this path.
The music is full of talent and the voice is beautiful. I just wish some more work would have gone into the lyrics. Part of song is poetic voice. Putting random words to a tune is okay, but when a songwriter employs the right poetic devices it can bring the music to a whole different level. Rhyming songs aren’t “old fashioned’, they compliment the repetitive flow of notes. Aliteration similarly highlighlights musical flow. At least the break points in the lyrics compliment the music. Can’t say as much for a lot of other Jewish music. Your musical talent is a… Read more »
great
wooooooow excellent
amazing
amazing
nice and refreshing!
this song is amazing! very catchy and original!i like the lyrics and video! well done! hope to see more music from you!
Finally someone original and authentic instead of a whanabee! This guy is really good! Can’t wait to vote for him!
He’s a Levi, he’s South African, he’s brilliant!!
all the right ingredients for a winner!
I HEARD THIS SONG ONCE AND I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT
i think this is the exact thing that the judge wanted. the scenes where extremly entertaining. the sunset.. etc…. he is very chassidish play’s gutiar has a good voice writes song’s ammmazing! and its AWESOME
BIG FAN!!!!!!!!
He will win for sure! He is awsome,terrific,I don’t know how to say it!
wats your name? ill work it out
Hi Zalmy WOW you give mom and I much Nachas. May Hashem bless you that you should go machayil el chayil in the music world and in all your endeavours.All our love Mom & Dad.
Hi Zalmy when Ruti gets back from holiday on Monday night there will not be enough space on the internet for her comments as you were sensational. regards Moshe
Beatufil Lyrics, Ahavti Bihatzlacha 🙂
Stunning song, Ive heard it only once so far and Im already singing it.
Good Luck
P.S. If you’re looking for a shdduch, Im Single 😉
u couldn’t have said it better. the song has been in my head all day. nice and catchy beat
Great admiration of mine written by tears of thankfulness.
Great song – I love it and am listening to it over and over. Finally decided that I like it so much not only cuz of the great beat, energy, lyrics, music, etc – which are all there, but also b/c it took me by surprise every step of the way – by pleasant surprise! Most songs you hear nowadays, you can sort of tell what the next line is gonna sound like, cuz they’re all pretty much the same style. This one is not, it’s fresh, it’s different, and it’s GOOD! I especially like the way the line “open… Read more »
good dancing
great voice and guitar tallent too!
First fantastic song I like it
This is first one i really enjoyed !!!!!!!!!!!
if it were up to me , he would be THE winner!
Lovin’ it!
GREAT WORDS!!!
Lots of meaning.
Dit is regtig baie goed meneer!!!
Jou warm volke harte!
Let us all “open up and save the day”!!!
Please & I like the fact that its like a niggun…….& not goyish sounding……..
u r gr8t!
For being you!
Great song..needs to keep eyes open..blinking to much..makes FLASH look like a stud
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!
ITS AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
i like it!
Zalmy, you make all of us here Down Under proud! Glad you’re letting out that talent. Enough Anivus!
Yet another fan (Shterniber)
faigie ur gnna be getting a lot of shidduch calls!! hahaha
This song doesnt show us his voice range, though nice it is!
very good!
the song is so nice!
u can vote on “ajewishstar.com ” . but voting is not open yet.
how do u vote?
but i agree w/ all the above 🙂
this song would really sound beautiful with an orchestra backing him
Impressive! and Yes, I am also very happy with the fact that he is just being himself and not trying to act like all the non jewish singers who are so inappropriate! very sweet and simple 🙂
Why doesn’t the other zalmy from south africa join A Jewish Star
he is not trying to act like atng goyish…he is singing and acting with aidelkiet and that is TRULY what we want in JEWISH (chassidishe) music!!
Mamash good
The end was exceptional.
Finally someone being himself! nice voice!
baie goed job boet. lekker. just lekker!!
shrieking with delight !!! 🙂 🙂
he is not trying to sound exactly like a goyishe singer
kudos to him
very nice voice
Awesome song!
He needs to work on his performance though. The video seemed kinda dry to me, I found it kinda boring to watch. (might just be me. I didnt sleep last night so i don’t have patience for anything right now)
I am listening for the 3rd time though, love the song.
wow!! AWESOME ZALMAN!!
Love it !!!! Very talented..
the arrangements are amazing!
the sound of the guitar is unbelievably great!!
u gotta hear it more then once to “understand it”
This guy should win!!!
great job zalmy!! looking forward to hearing more compositions!!
the talent is there!! just needs to be a little more finely tuned!!
no need to add anything to the title of my comment!
Wow! Didn’t realize I was in the presence of such great musical talent.
Awesome! I really like it. I am going to be saying the same as everyone else. Very original.
See you in shiur.
the voice is great. nice style. nice lyrics. but the arrangement is very dissonant. kinda hurts the ears. a cleaner composition would’ve been excellent
but u need to work the stage a bit more.
Very nice. Unique original style, nice voice, cool beat. I like that he’s not trying to be someone else. He’s proud of his own voice and feels what he’s singing. When I see someone like him I really appreciate what this competition is about.
genuine and pleasent
Wow!!!!
Loved it!!!
Lots of SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Moshiach Now!!!!!!!!!!
good job. gr8 voice
love it , love the voice, totally different and your own!
uve got my vote
sounds like fogelman style
fresh lyrics with a nice beat! really enjoyed this!!!
Go Zalmi go!
great lyrics! pleasent voice to here! early favorite!
Ur it bro!! Motown.
I like it. Great job!
Gershon Shapiro
amzazing song! heard it once and am singing it already
so nice and refreshing! he’s not trying to be like matisyahu, or any other singers. he is original and great!
Zalmi, you make us proud!!:)
Fantastic song!!! love it!!
I will definitely be voting for you!