Gad Elbaz

Gad Elbaz
גד אלבז‎
Gad Elbaz ; גד אלבז‎
Background information
Birth name	Gad Gaston Elbaz
Born	August 20, 1982 (age 42); Rehovot, Israel
Genres	Jewish music, Eastern music, Mizrahi music, pop, rock
Instrument(s)	Vocals, beatboxing
Years active	1986–present
Labels	ZOAB Entertainment, Hoshen Entertainment
Website	www.gadelbaz.com}

Gad Elbaz (Hebrew: גד אלבז) is an Israeli Jewish 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")
2015: Avinu (meaning: "Our Father")
2016: Besearaich (meaning: "In Your Gates")
2016: Hashem Melech 2.0 (feat. Nissim), melody based on that of "C'est la Vie" by Khaled
2016: Shirat Hamalachim
2016: Rise Again (Betifara) credited to Gabriel Tumbak featuring Gad Elbaz,
2016: WeR1 ft. Gad Elbaz, Refael Mirila, Alliel, DeScribe, and Nissim
2016: Meefo Lehatchil
2017: L'Chaim^[3] (feat. Nissim), with melody based on a part of song of Shabbat Deror Yikra
2017: Just Like That
2017: Even Masu Habonim (feat. Beni Elbaz and Benjamin Elbaz)
2017: Even Masu Habonim - Remix (feat. Beni Elbaz, Benjamin Elbaz and Jais BPM)
2017: Shine On (feat. The Holocaust Survivor Band)
2018: Ana (with Itzik Shamli)
2018: Ochi Chernye (feat. Avi Benjamin)
2018: Change the World (feat. 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 - of the Cecilia Margules Project
2019: Abale - Remix (feat. DJ Aron Kaufman)
2019: Shmor - Cecilia Margules Project (feat. Benny Elbaz and Saul Dreier)
2019: We Are Rachel's Children - of the Cecilia Margules Project
2020: Vearikoti Lachem Bracha (with Roi Harush)
2020: Yoter Chazak
2020: Mekudeshet (feat. 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 (feat. Itay Amran)
2022: Pray
2022: Geula - Remix
2022: Achashverosh
2022: Purim Crashers (feat. Bodi)
2022: Esah Enai (feat. Hebro)
2022: Sheyishmor
2022: Yavo Hayom (feat. Benny Michaeli)
2022: Good Shabbos (feat. 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 (feat. Netanel Israel)
2024: Ima Yekara
2024: Shabbat Vayinafash

References

^ ^a ^b "An Interview With Gad Elbaz". The 5 Towns Jewish Times. February 13, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
^ "Hashem Melech" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)
^ "L'Chaim" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)

External links

[:0-1] "An Interview With Gad Elbaz". The 5 Towns Jewish Times. February 13, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2021.

[2] "Hashem Melech" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)

[3] "L'Chaim" by Nissim and Gad Elbaz (Official on YouTube)

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