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Long
one of Israel's most popular singers, Ofra Haza broke through to international
recognition during the mid-1980s when her traditional music found favor
on the U.K. club circuit, its success leading to a series of unlikely
pop projects. Born in Tel Aviv on November 19, 1959, Haza was the daughter
of Yemenite parents forced to flee from their native country's Muslim
regime; at the age of 12 she joined the renowned Hatikva theatrical
troupe, and with the group cut a number of award-winning records before
serving a compulsory two-year tour of duty in the Israeli army. Upon
her discharge, in 1979 she mounted a solo career, becoming a star not
only at home but also in neigboring Arab nations; in 1983, her recording
of "Hi!" placed second in the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
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 Kirya SH 64043 |
 Fifty Gates of Wisdom SH 64002 |
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