OFRA HAZA  - Greatest Hits (Volume 1) (3 CD Box Set, Hed Arzi Israel 2000)

Codec: mp3.
Description: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3.
Bit rate: 320 kbps.
Sample rate: 44100 Hz joint stereo.
Tags type: ID3V1 & ID3V2.
Source format: CD.
Number of tracks: 59.

Allmusic biography

"Long one of Israel's most popular singers, Ofra Haza broke through to international recognition during the mid-1980s when her traditional music found favor on the U.K. club circuit, its success leading to a series of unlikely pop projects. Born in Tel Aviv on November 19, 1959, Haza was the daughter of Yemenite parents forced to flee from their native country's Muslim regime; at the age of 12 she joined the renowned Hatikva theatrical troupe, and with the group cut a number of award-winning records before serving a compulsory two-year tour of duty in the Israeli army. Upon her discharge, in 1979 she mounted a solo career, becoming a star not only at home but also in neigboring Arab nations; in 1983, her recording of "Chai!" placed second in the annual Eurovision Song Contest. 

Inspired by the ancient melodies taught to her by her mother, in 1985 Haza recorded Yemenite Songs, which featured traditional instruments as well as lyrics drawn from the 16th century poetry of Shalom Shabazi; not only a major hit at home, the album was also a worldbeat smash in England as well. With 1988's Shaday, she turned away from traditional sounds to pursue more dance-flavored material, and the single "Im Nin'Alu" even reached the Top 20 on the U.K. pop charts, additionally becoming a club favorite in the U.S. Haza's music was also sampled on the Eric B. and Rakim rap classic "Paid in Full," and her vocals later found their way into M.A.R.R.S.' seminal "Pump Up the Volume" as well. 

1989's Desert Wind was sung largely in English, and its release corresponded with Haza's first American tour. For 1992's Grammy-nominated Kirya, she teamed with producer Don Was, and welcomed guests Iggy Pop and Lou Reed; that same year, Haza also recorded the single "Temple of Love" with British goth-rockers the Sisters of Mercy. Despite her success, however, she was silent throughout the middle of the decade, finally resurfacing in 1997 with a self-titled LP issued on her new label BMG Ariola. Haza died unexpectedly of AIDS-related complications on February 23, 2000. "

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Track list: 
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CD 1 
1. Amen for Words 
2. Mutual Destiny 
3. Prayer 
4. Alive (Chai) 
5. Gabriel 
6. Frecha Song 
7. You Call me 
8. Like a Bird 
9. Love song to a Soldier 
10. Keep Walking 
11. Lover's Signs 
12. Flash Gordon 
13. Magic Queen 
14. Superstar 
15. Hand in Hand 
16. Help me 
17. With you Tonight 
18. After the Holidays 
19. Sailor Boys 
20. Eyes 
21. Ballad for a King 
22. Revival 

CD 2 
1. Earth 
2. Home Sweet Home 
3. A New Year Starts Every Day 
4. Summertime 
5. Now 
6. All the Cards are on the Table 
7. Lady 
8. Come & Play me 
9. Forty 
10. This Year Inshalla 
11. Rachamim 
12. Galbi 
13. I'm Nin'Alu 
14. Wish me Luck 
15. Ya Ba Ye 
16. Daw Da Hiya 
17. Show Me 
18. Fatamorgana 
19. Shaday 

CD 3 
1. Along the Sea 
2. Giving 
3. Gentle Hand 
4. Jerusalem of Gold 
5. Sixth Sense 
6. You've Got a Friend 
7. Rain 
8. Love Letter 
9. Melody of the Heart 
10. Suburban Boy 
11. Tell me Where my Friends are 
12. Haven't Talked About Love yet 
13. Golden Apple 
14. This Pain 
15. End of Summer 
16. Still Waiting for the One 
17. Listen to the Waves 
18. Somone Always Walks with Me 

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