Rosi Golan
Israeli-born singer and songwriter
Rosi Golan is an Israeli singer-songwriter. Since 2008 she has released two LPs (Lead Balloon and The Drifter & the Gypsy) and two EPs (Fortuna and Collecting Bullets). Her songs have been featured in feature films such as Dear John and Tiger Eyes, TV shows such as Vampire Diaries, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Brothers & Sisters, One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisperer, and numerous commercials.
History
Golan was born in Israel, also living in Germany and Paris before finally settling in Los Angeles at the age of nine.
Golan began songwriting in Los Angeles after purchasing her first guitar. Soon after, she began performing open mics around the city. In 2003, Golan moved to New York City to begin recording her first demos, promoting through Myspace. She also began collaborating with other songwriters during this time. One of those early collaborations was with UK songwriter Jamie Hartman. Their song “Let Me Out” was first released in the UK by EMI and was Rosi’s first single.
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