Aged twelve he made a journey to Kiev where he started to perform , singing in cafes and restaurants .
Israil Levenson was born in the Kobelyaki village , Poltava region , to the family of a Jewish teacher .
Aged twelve Israil Levenson made a journey to Kiev where Israil Levenson started to perform , singing in cafes and restaurants .
Israil Levenson was born in the Kobelyaki village , Poltava region , to the family of a Jewish teacher .