Malka Spigel
Malka Spigel מלכה שפיגל | |
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| Also known as | Maya Newman |
| Born | 19 July 1954 |
| Origin | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-punk, experimental rock, techno, post-rock, electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Photographer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals, keyboards, lomo camera |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Swim ~, Crammed |
| Website | http://www.mayanewman.com |
Malka Spigel (Hebrew: מלכה שפיגל; born 19 July 1954) is a London-based Israeli musician and artist. She was a founding member of the Israeli-Belgian rock band Minimal Compact. She has also worked as a solo musician and as a visual artist, exhibiting in prominent venues such as The Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Royal Festival Hall. She is a member of Githead along with husband Colin Newman, Robin Rimbaud and fellow Minimal Compact refugee Max Franken.