Ionel Ciobotaru

Romanian with hebrew origins emigrated to Israel in 1946, where he changed his name to Yaˊakov Sandler ([a4076380]). ✰ 1922 ✞ Unknown Date Begin his career as vocalist, singing in choirs, whilst still a child. - 1938 : attended the “Pergola” School in Bucharest and studied singing under eminent teachers. His progress was marked, and on completion of studies he was engaged by the Barașeum Thetre - Bucharest (hebrew theatre). Later joined to a gipsy jazz orchestra and singing at Radio România (Romanian Radio Broadcasting) - 1946 : emigrated to Israel wher he continued his musical career.