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My Take
Ofra Haza is, for me, one of the great unifying voices of the twentieth century. Rising from the modest Hatikva Quarter to global fame as the so-called Madonna of the East, she fused Yemenite Jewish tradition with modern pop in a way that felt utterly natural. Im Nin'alu still gives me chills, and Rolling Stone's placement of her among the greatest singers ever is richly deserved. What moves me most is how her tender mezzo-soprano dissolved borders at a time of deep division. Losing her at forty-two was a genuine tragedy, yet her bridge-building voice endures undiminished.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ofra Haza
- Name (Japanese)
- オフラ・ハザ
- Reading
- おふら・はざ
- Born
- November 19, 1957 – February 23, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Hatikva Quarter, Israel
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / voice actor / composer / journalist / pianist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Kinor David
- 1983 Singer, Female Singer and Band of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Deliver Us | — | |
| Notable work | Im Nin'alu | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://ofrahaza.org/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%82%B6
Frequently asked questions
When was Ofra Haza born?
November 19, 1957 – February 23, 2000.
Where is Ofra Haza from?
Ofra Haza is from Hatikva Quarter, Israel.
What does Ofra Haza do?
Ofra Haza works as singer-songwriter, voice actor, composer, journalist, pianist.
What is Ofra Haza known for?
Notable works include Deliver Us, Im Nin'alu.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.