tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post1038973408138591407..comments2023-07-08T13:44:21.625+01:00Comments on Grant Goddard : radio blog: Ofra Haza: the making of world music's first international starGrant Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13171054298318119431noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post-64511848453585004232011-01-04T17:28:35.252+00:002011-01-04T17:28:35.252+00:00Tragically, for me, my first real attempt to resea...Tragically, for me, my first real attempt to research her on the internet coincided with the announcement of her death. Since then I have collected her music on CD and studied her life.<br />There is a Yahoo Group of worldwide fans called ofra-haza<br />(with the hyphen). This group has existed since 2000. It amounts to her international fan club. Its members are dedicated to keeping Ofra's music and story from obscurity. Almost everything on the internet has either come from members of this group or has been inspired by its efforts.<br />Now, as a spin-off, there is a huge body of video material on YouTube from many sources - music, tributes, her marriage, her funeral.Torrent Downloadhttp://www.areze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post-3179859359372368842011-01-03T15:59:44.621+00:002011-01-03T15:59:44.621+00:00What a wonderful talent she had, such a sad fate t...What a wonderful talent she had, such a sad fate too. Bezalel Aloni doesn't sit right with me, he seemed very controlling when she was alive, and remains too bitter after her death.<br /><br />Thank you for introducing her to U.K. radio; indeed we are musically poorer without her, but musically enriched thanks to your perseverance in spreading the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post-35480256557922559862010-12-29T09:54:47.133+00:002010-12-29T09:54:47.133+00:00Ofra´s voice was (is) unique gift and for me the m...Ofra´s voice was (is) unique gift and for me the most pleasant voice I have ever heard. Her voice was full of emotions, strong and gentle at the same moment... I am so sorry she left this world so early, and not only because she was amazing singer, but also lovely human being.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post-84093319661332151632010-12-28T03:23:22.470+00:002010-12-28T03:23:22.470+00:00Wow. What can I say other than thank you, sir, fo...Wow. What can I say other than thank you, sir, for bringing Ofra to the world! She's one of my favorite artists of all time (to think, an Israeli artist on the iPod of an 18 year old in the USA). Granted, I've always loved Middle Eastern music, so I've never exactly fit into the musical social norm, but Ofra and her music are dear to me, and even if I didn't know of her when she was alive, I consider myself to be a huge fan. I've even made video mixes of her songs!<br /><br />Did you have access to any of her demos and acapellas, or were you just strictly promotion?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212777840351990807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078262770562171996.post-59737258112116260522010-12-27T23:37:06.114+00:002010-12-27T23:37:06.114+00:00This is a fascinating account.
I was hooked on Ofr...This is a fascinating account.<br />I was hooked on Ofra Haza on seeing her on the 1983 Eurovision preview programme when she sang Im Nin'Alu as well as the English version of 'Hi'. All I saw of her in those days was what was on UK TV broadcast.<br />Tragically, for me, my first real attempt to research her on the internet coincided with the announcement of her death. Since then I have collected her music on CD and studied her life.<br />There is a Yahoo Group of worldwide fans called ofra-haza <br />(with the hyphen). This group has existed since 2000. It amounts to her international fan club. Its members are dedicated to keeping Ofra's music and story from obscurity. Almost everything on the internet has either come from members of this group or has been inspired by its efforts.<br />Now, as a spin-off, there is a huge body of video material on YouTube from many sources - music, tributes, her marriage, her funeral.<br />Occasionally some music uploads are interfered with by 'rights-holders'. These are people who do not understand the value of Ofra's work to her fans and must spent a lot of money 'protecting' resources that they have no intention of using. Dog-in-the-manger attitude!<br />I have dubbed Ofra Haza "Goddess of Music", not to deify her, but to elevate her above the Kings/Queens of Pop/Rock'n'Roll/etc. whom Ofra outclassed in terms of singing talent.<br />Ofra Haza belongs in the music halls of fame for her talent most of all, and for her beauty and wonderful personality.<br />Her music catalogue, east and west, bears that out. <br /><br />She was a linguist, even before the famed 17-language marathon of "Deliver Us" from 'The Prince of Egypt'. In the Middle East she was love in Arab countries as well as her own. Ofra's career success was also responsible for elevating her dark-skinned Yemenite Jewish people from being an oppressed minority in their own country.<br /><br />Ofra Haza should be remembered as one of the greatest female singing talents of the 20th Century and, perhaps, beyond her own lifetime.<br />Her music should be listened to - from the Ha Tikva days to 'Kashmir', 'Deliver Us', 'Jerusalem of Gold' and beyond.<br />Can the world spend less time speculating on the nature of her death and much more time listening to the product of her life - her music. I listen to Ofra Haza every day - this lady was a true legend. The sound of her voice makes this world a better place - just as she did in life. KNJGSY [Google password does not work on this]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com