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Ofra Haza was born on November 19, 1957 in Hatikva Quarter, Israel and was credited as a singer-songwriter, voice actor and composer. Ofra Haza died on February 23, 2000 at the age of 42. Recorded honors include Kinor David and Singer, Female Singer and Band of the Year (1983). Notable works include Deliver Us and Im Nin'alu.
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
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / voice actor / composer / journalist / pianist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Kinor David
- 1983 Singer, Female Singer and Band of the Year
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Deliver Us | — | |
| Notable work | Im Nin'alu | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://ofrahaza.org/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofra%20Haza
- 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
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111087
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ofra Haza born?
Born November 19, 1957.
When did Ofra Haza die?
Died February 23, 2000, aged 42.
Where was Ofra Haza from?
Ofra Haza was from Hatikva Quarter, Israel.
What did Ofra Haza do?
Ofra Haza worked as singer-songwriter, voice actor, composer, journalist, pianist.
What was Ofra Haza known for?
Notable works include Deliver Us, Im Nin'alu.
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