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Gad Elbaz (Hebrew: גד אלבז) is an IsraeliJewish singer who has gained international success[1] and recorded several albums.
Biography
Gad Elbaz at 2024 United Hatzalah concert
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
1999: Honest Roads (in Hebrew: לך בדרכים ישרות)
2003: Light at the End of the Tunnel (in Hebrew: אור בקצה המנהרה)
2004: Meanings (both CD and DVD) (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
2008: Live at Caesarea (2 CDs) (in Hebrew: הופעה חיה בקיסריה)
2018: Live in Kings Theater
Singles
1998: Aba, Otcha Ani Ohev (meaning: "Daddy, I Love You") (at 4-years old, with his father Benny Elbaz)
2004: Halayla Zeh Hazman (meaning: "Tonight is the Night"; in Hebrew: הלילה זה הזמן) - ft. Alon De Loco (in Hebrew: אלון דה לוקו)
2005: Or (meaning: "Light"; in Hebrew: אור) - (Alon De Loco [in Hebrew: אלון דה לוקו]) featuring Gad Elbaz
2008: Mizmor Ledavid (meaning: "A Psalm of David"; in Hebrew: מזמור לדוד)
2010: Just a Prayer Away (originally in English)
2013: Hashem Melech[2] (meaning: "God is the King"; in Hebrew: "ה' מלך") (The song's melody samples on Khaled's song "C'est la Vie")
2013: Open up (Hebrew and English version)
2014: Miracles (Al Hanisim)" (feat. Naftali Kalfa and Ari Lesser)
2014: Bring Back Our Boys
2014: Min Hameitzar (meaning: "From the Straits")
2014: Hava Nagila (meaning:"Let us rejoice") - an adaptation of the song with new lyrics
2015: Ma Nishtana (meaning: "Why is it Different")
