Lior

Lior Attar (born 1976) is an Israeli, independent Australian singer-songwriter based in Sydney. A talented guitarist and vocalist, his sound is defined by the combination of a contemporary roots sound with many Israeli/Middle Eastern and Jewish influences. In early 2005, Lior released his debut album, "Autumn Flow". The album was nominated for three ARIA Awards: Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Male Artist, and Best Independent Release, the album was also nominated for the J Award, presented by youth radio station Triple J for the "Australian Album of the Year" . Due to the success of "Autumn Flow" in Australia, it was subsequently released overseas. In 2006 Lior was further nominated for two ARIA Awards for his live album "Doorways of My Mind" - Best Blues and Roots Album; and Best Independent Release. In February 2008, Lior's second album, "Corner of an endless road" was released.