Israeli Lyricist and Producer Michal Barnet Dies at 66
Lyricist and music producer Michal Barnet has died at 66. Best known for penning Rita's iconic 1986 hit Shvil HaBricha, she later transitioned into clinical psychology and strategic branding.
Lyricist and producer Michal Barnet passed away at the age of 66 after battling a lung disease. Throughout her career in the music industry during the 1980s, she left a lasting mark despite writing only two published songs.
Barnet is best known for penning the lyrics to the iconic hit "Shvil HaBricha" (Escape Route), performed by Rita at the 1986 Kdam Eurovision. The song reached number one and was voted Song of the Year on Reshet Gimmel. Her second and final published song, "K'evim Rechumim" (Distant Pains), was performed by Yardena Arazi and also charted nationally.
Transitioning from music production, Barnet later earned a degree in clinical psychology and built a successful career in strategic branding and marketing. In 2003, she co-founded the branding firm Adlai & Partners alongside her partner Adlai Stock, serving as co-CEO and leading major corporate branding projects.
