Gad Elbaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gad Elbaz
גד אלבז |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gad Gaston Elbaz |
| Born | August 20, 1982 Rehovot, Israel |
| Genres | Jewish music, Eastern music, Mizrahi music, pop, rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, beatboxing |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | ZOAB Entertainment, Hoshen Entertainment |
Gad Elbaz (in Hebrew: גד אלבז) is an Israeli Jewish singer who has become famous around the world for his music. He mixes different styles like pop, rock, and traditional Mizrahi music to create a unique sound.
A Musical Journey
Gad Elbaz was born in Israel and has Moroccan Jewish roots. Music has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He started singing and writing songs when he was only four years old!
His father, Benny Elbaz, is also a famous Israeli singer. Gad's first time on a recording was with his dad on the song "Father I Love You." He appeared on four albums with his father before starting his own career.
When he was 20, he met his wife, Moran, who was a fan of his music.
Becoming a Solo Star
Gad Elbaz launched his solo career and has recorded many successful albums. His music often has a positive and spiritual message. He became well-known for his exciting music videos, which were often shown on Israeli music channels.
To share his music with fans everywhere, Gad has traveled on world tours. His "Hashem Melech Tour" was a huge success, with over 180 shows in 53 different cities. His talent and hard work have made him one of the most-watched Orthodox Jewish singers on YouTube.
Discography
Gad Elbaz has released many albums and singles throughout his career. Here are some of his most well-known works.
Studio Albums
- 1999: Honest Roads
- 2003: Light at the End of the Tunnel
- 2004: Meanings
- 2006: Almost Quiet
- 2008: Between the Drops
- 2013: Words of Spirit
- 2014: Nigun Umizmor
- 2014: Ze Hayom
- 2017: L'Chaim
Live Albums
- 2008: Live at Caesarea
- 2018: Live in Kings Theater
Popular Songs
Gad has recorded dozens of songs. Here are a few of his most famous singles:
- Halayla Zeh Hazman (Tonight is the Night): A popular hit from early in his career.
- Hashem Melech (God is the King): A very famous song that uses a melody from the song "C'est la Vie" by Khaled. He later released a new version called Hashem Melech 2.0 with the rapper Nissim.
- Miracles (Al Hanisim): A song celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah.
- L'Chaim (To Life): An upbeat song featuring Nissim that celebrates life.
- WeR1: A song about unity, featuring several other artists.
