Gad Elbaz facts for kids
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Gad Elbaz
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| 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 (Hebrew: גד אלבז) is a famous Israeli Jewish singer. He has become well-known around the world and has released many albums.
About Gad Elbaz
Gad Elbaz comes from a Moroccan Jewish family. He started singing and writing music when he was only four years old. His first public appearance was with his father, Benny Elbaz, who is also a singer. They sang a song together called "Father I Love You." Gad has appeared on four albums with his father.
When Gad was 20, he met his wife, Maran. She was a fan of his music! Later, he started his own solo career. He has released ten albums by himself, including "Walk in a Straight Path" (1998) and "Light at the End of the Tunnel" (2003). His most recent album is "Lechaim" (2017).
Gad is known for his big world tours. He travels to many cities to share his music and message. His "Hashem Melech Tour" had over 180 shows in 53 cities! His music videos are often shown on Israel's Music 24 TV channel.
In 2017 and 2018, Gad Elbaz was the most-watched Orthodox Jewish singer on YouTube.
Gad Elbaz's Music
This section lists the albums and singles Gad Elbaz has released. A discography is like a list of all the music an artist has put out.
Studio Albums
- 1999: Honest Roads (in Hebrew: לך בדרכים ישרות)
- 2003: Light at the End of the Tunnel (in Hebrew: אור בקצה המנהרה)
- 2004: Meanings (in Hebrew: משמעויות)
- 2006: Almost Quiet (in Hebrew: כמעט שקט)
- 2008: Between the Drops (in Hebrew: בין הטיפות)
- 2013: Words of Spirit (in Hebrew: מילים של רוח)
- 2014: Nigun Umizmor (in Hebrew: ניגון ומזמור)
- 2014: Ze Hayom (in Hebrew: זה היום)
- 2017: L'Chaim
Live Performance Albums
These albums were recorded during live concerts.
- 2008: Live at Caesarea (2 CDs) (in Hebrew: הופעה חיה בקיסריה)
- 2018: Live in Kings Theater
Singles
Singles are individual songs released, often before an album.
- 1998: Aba, Otcha Ani Ohev (meaning: "Daddy, I Love You") – This was with his father, Benny Elbaz, when Gad was four years old.
- 2004: Halayla Zeh Hazman (meaning: "Tonight is the Night") – featuring Alon De Loco
- 2005: Or (meaning: "Light") – featuring Gad Elbaz
- 2008: Mizmor Ledavid (meaning: "A Psalm of David")
- 2010: Just a Prayer Away
- 2013: Hashem Melech (meaning: "God is the King") – The tune for this song is similar to Khaled's song "C'est la Vie".
- 2013: Open up (Hebrew and English versions)
- 2014: Miracles (Al Hanisim) – featuring Naftali Kalfa and Ari Lesser
- 2014: Bring Back Our Boys
- 2014: Min Hameitzar (meaning: "From the Straits")
- 2014: Hava Nagila (meaning: "Let us rejoice") – a new version of the classic song.
- 2015: Ma Nishtana (meaning: "Why is it Different")
- 2015: Avinu (meaning: "Our Father")
- 2016: Besearaich (meaning: "In Your Gates")
- 2016: Hashem Melech 2.0 – featuring Nissim, also based on the tune of "C'est la Vie".
- 2016: Shirat Hamalachim
- 2016: Rise Again (Betifara) – by Gabriel Tumbak, featuring Gad Elbaz.
- 2016: WeR1 – featuring Gad Elbaz, Refael Mirila, Alliel, DeScribe, and Nissim.
- 2016: Meefo Lehatchil
- 2017: L'Chaim – featuring Nissim, with a tune based on a part of the Shabbat song Deror Yikra.
- 2017: Just Like That
- 2017: Even Masu Habonim – featuring Beni Elbaz and Benjamin Elbaz.
- 2017: Even Masu Habonim - Remix – featuring Beni Elbaz, Benjamin Elbaz, and Jais BPM.
- 2017: Shine On – featuring The Holocaust Survivor Band.
- 2018: Ana – with Itzik Shamli.
- 2018: Ochi Chernye – featuring Avi Benjamin.
- 2018: Change the World – featuring Dudu Fischer and Saul Dreier.
- 2018: Lo Maocher – with Elchai.
- 2019: Abale
- 2019: Abale - a cappella
- 2019: Lehamshich Leheov
- 2019: Adon Haslichot
- 2019: I Know – from the Cecilia Margules Project.
- 2019: Abale - Remix (featuring DJ Aron Kaufman)
- 2019: Shmor - Cecilia Margules Project – featuring Benny Elbaz and Saul Dreier.
- 2019: We Are Rachel's Children – from the Cecilia Margules Project.
- 2020: Vearikoti Lachem Bracha – with Roi Harush.
- 2020: Yoter Chazak
- 2020: Mekudeshet – featuring Chaim Shlomo Mayesz.
- 2020: Mimaamakim
- 2020: Oh Jerusalem
- 2020: Healers
- 2020: Shalom Adon Olam
- 2021: Halelu
- 2021: Kol Yachol
- 2021: Ata Shalom
- 2021: Geula
- 2022: Tachzik Oti – featuring Itay Amran.
- 2022: Pray
- 2022: Geula - Remix
- 2022: Achashverosh
- 2022: Purim Crashers – featuring Bodi.
- 2022: Esah Enai – featuring Hebro.
- 2022: Sheyishmor
- 2022: Yavo Hayom – featuring Benny Michaeli.
- 2022: Good Shabbos – featuring DJ Klmn and Jo Messa.
- 2022: Yihiye Li Tov
- 2022: Lenasot – with Moshe Klein.
- 2022: Bat Melech
- 2022: Sheyishmor - Remix
- 2022: Lenasot - Remix – with Moshe Klein.
- 2023: Keshoshana
- 2023: Hu Hamelech – with Nissim Black.
- 2023: Kol Hatfilot – featuring Netanel Israel.
- 2024: Ima Yekara
- 2024: Shabbat Vayinafash
