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Gad Elbaz
גד אלבז‎
Background information
Birth nameGad Gaston Elbaz
Born (1982-08-20) August 20, 1982 (age 41)
Rehovot, Israel
GenresJewish music, Eastern music, Mizrahi music, pop, rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, beatboxing
Years active1986–present
LabelsZOAB Entertainment, Hoshen Entertainment
Websitewww.gadelbaz.com}

Gad Elbaz (Hebrew: גד אלבז) is an Israeli Jewish singer who has gained international success[1] and recorded several albums.

Biography

Elbaz is of Moroccan Jewish descent.[1] He began to sing and write music at age four. He first appeared with his father Benny Elbaz, an Israeli singer, accompanying him on the song "Father I Love You". Gad is featured on four CDs with his father. When he was 20, he met his wife Maran who happened to be a fan of his. He later broke out as a solo artist recording ten albums of his own: "Walk in a Straight Path" in 1998, "Light at the End of the Tunnel" in 2003, "Meanings" in 2005, "Almost Quiet" in 2006, “Between the Drops” in 2007, "Live at Caesarea (2 CDs)" in 2008, " Words of Spirit" in 2013, “Nigun Umizmor” in 2014, “Ze Hayom” in 2014, and his latest "Lechaim" in 2017. His multi-city world tours to promote his music and message were successful. His Hashem Melech Tour had over 180 shows in 53 cities. His music videos have been regularly shown on Israeli Music 24 station.

In 2017 and 2018, Gad ranked #1 on the list of Most Views on Youtube by an Orthodox Jewish singer.[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

Singles

This section needs expansion with: more singles. You can help by adding to it. (February 2019)

References

  1. ^ a b "An Interview With Gad Elbaz". The 5 Towns Jewish Times. February 13, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hashem Melech" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)
  3. ^ "L'Chaim" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)

External links

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