Pooa Grinshpun
1900–1966 (age 66)
Biography
Pooa Grinshpun (1900–1966) composed melodies that drew on both classical training and folk sensibilities, offering audiences moments of solace and celebration alike. His music wove together tradition and innovation, and he generously mentored young composers developing their own voices.
He was known for a warm laugh and a willingness to sit down with anyone who loved song, and his legacy now rests at the Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom) alongside the music he cherished.