Ethnix
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Ethnix is an Israeli pop-rock band. Their music is a mix of oriental
and Western melodies. Ethnix is the oldest continuously-operating band
in Israel
, together since 1989. The band was formed out of two former groups, "Moskva", founded in 1984, and "Omanut VeHevra", created in 1987. From those bands emerged Ze'ev Nehama, the vocalist, and Tamir Kalisky, keyboardist.
, with noticeable musical influence from the band "Moskva", but the band soon began expanding in other directions, specifically combining "ethnic" (oriental
) and Western, which came to define the character of the band and is reflected in its name. The name was given by Roni Bar'on and Dror Kalisky, the manager of the Band.
The first single released was "Ein L'an Lalechet" ("There is nowhere to go"), followed by "Moshita", "Tzipor Midbar" and "Shnayim Shnayim". These songs placed Ethnix on the map, and the band became top-selling and successful. Under the pressure of concert performances, Yoed left the band, to be replaced by guitarist Gil Alon and drummer Gal Hadani. In 1996, guitarist/bassist Yoram Poizner joined, completing the now stylish and diverse band. Albums include elements of rock
, pop
, dance
, Mediterranean, and more. Ze'ev and Tamir, the main composers, created and produced for many more artists over the years, including well-known star Eyal Golan
, for whom they wrote three albums which helped propel him and the Mediterranean style to popularity. Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.
In the 2nd of July 2011 Ethnix first had an open concert in Kesariya (Which is very important Place to israeli artists), In this show they announced that the guitar player Gil Alon is leaving to USA and is replaced By Gil'ad Pasternak.
Mizrahi music
Mizrahi music refers to the music integration that combines elements from Europe, the West, and Middle Eastern/North African countries transported to Israel by migrating Jews. It is usually sung in Hebrew, literary Hebrew and Arabic slang...
and Western melodies. Ethnix is the oldest continuously-operating band
Band (music)
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in Israel
Israel
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, together since 1989. The band was formed out of two former groups, "Moskva", founded in 1984, and "Omanut VeHevra", created in 1987. From those bands emerged Ze'ev Nehama, the vocalist, and Tamir Kalisky, keyboardist.
History
Originally, Ze'ev and Tamir were joined by drummer/guitarist/keyboardist Yoed Nevo, and they composed their first album, "Ethnix", which was released in 1990. The album leaned towards rockRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, with noticeable musical influence from the band "Moskva", but the band soon began expanding in other directions, specifically combining "ethnic" (oriental
Mizrahi music
Mizrahi music refers to the music integration that combines elements from Europe, the West, and Middle Eastern/North African countries transported to Israel by migrating Jews. It is usually sung in Hebrew, literary Hebrew and Arabic slang...
) and Western, which came to define the character of the band and is reflected in its name. The name was given by Roni Bar'on and Dror Kalisky, the manager of the Band.
The first single released was "Ein L'an Lalechet" ("There is nowhere to go"), followed by "Moshita", "Tzipor Midbar" and "Shnayim Shnayim". These songs placed Ethnix on the map, and the band became top-selling and successful. Under the pressure of concert performances, Yoed left the band, to be replaced by guitarist Gil Alon and drummer Gal Hadani. In 1996, guitarist/bassist Yoram Poizner joined, completing the now stylish and diverse band. Albums include elements of rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, Mediterranean, and more. Ze'ev and Tamir, the main composers, created and produced for many more artists over the years, including well-known star Eyal Golan
Eyal Golan
Eyal Golan, , is a popular Israeli singer who sings in the Mizrahi style. Golan is one of the most successful singers of the Mizrahi genre in Israel...
, for whom they wrote three albums which helped propel him and the Mediterranean style to popularity. Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.
In the 2nd of July 2011 Ethnix first had an open concert in Kesariya (Which is very important Place to israeli artists), In this show they announced that the guitar player Gil Alon is leaving to USA and is replaced By Gil'ad Pasternak.
Albums
- 1990 - "Ethnix" (Helicon)
- 1991 - "Masala" (Helicon)
- 1992 - "Yelalat Tan" (Helicon)
- 1993 - "Adam V'Nahash" (Helicon)
- 1994 - "Atah" (Helicon)
- 1995 - "Haosef shel Ethnix" - the first collection (Helicon)
- 1996 - "Pop" (Helicon)
- 1998 - "Bruchim Habaim L'Yisrael" (Helicon)
- 1999 - "Morris" (Sultan)
- 2000 - "Hamofa Hameshutaf" - Live concert with Eyal Golan (Sultan)
- 2000 - "Maximum Ethnix" - the second collection (Helicon)
- 2001 - "Baderech Shelach" (Sultan)
- 2002 - "13" (Sultan)
- 2005 - "America" (Sultan)
- 2011 - "Gaaguaim" (Helicon)