Yancale was born in a small town named Karkur
in Israel. His parents, both of Rumanian descent were his
inspirations in developing his talent. Pinchas Baris, his
father, came from four generations of cantors. His mother
Esther, was descended from a family of rabbis including the
famous author Rabbi Moshe Brezel.
In his youth his voice was his signature amazing all who heard
him. At his Bar Mitzvah he surprised everyone with his perfect
cantorial leading of the entire Shabbat service. Many knew
at this special moment that this child was destined to greatness. Upon turning sixteen Baris' voice
was ready for training under the supervision of Avraham Margalit,
a professional voice tutor.
Upon returning from three years in the IDF (Israeli Defense
Force), Yancale began developing his music career to a greater
extent. After recording three successful records in Israel
his popularity began to rise. His career took him across the
world to Switzerland, South Africa, Canada and the United
States. He also performed in the famous synagogues in Herzelia,
Karkur, Ramat Gan the the Tel Aviv Hilton. His dynamic, tenor
voice gained him entree to working with Shimon
Kugel, a famous American Jewish music revival artist,
as well as composers Moshe Laufer, Erez Sirotkin and Reuven
Sirotkin.
Yancale has been the cantor in New York City
for ten years. In addition to this position he performs professionally
around the United States, Europe and Israel. Visit Yancale
Baris' Website
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Quotes:
"Yaacov Baris takes his music lessons from G-d, he has the best
talent of any cantor out there that I know, he is destined for true
greatness, Broadway, Hollywood."
-Joe Franklin, broadcaster late night T.V.
"When Yancale baris would open his mouth and sing, passersby
would stop in their tracks to listen to his mesmerizing voice."
-Jewish Press
"He has a unique voice and he deserves to sing in the best places
in the world."
-Israeli Newspaper, "Hatzofe"
"His power is impressive and, as we bibliophiles say about good
literature, Baris is a good read."
-Alan Jay Gerber, Jewish Press |
