Ofra Haza

Ofra Haza (Hebrew: עפרה חזה November 19, 1957 – February 23, 2000) was an Israeli singer of Yemeni origin, an actress and international recording artist. Her voice has been described as mezzo-soprano, of near-flawless tonal quality, capable of lending itself to a variety of musical styles with apparent ease. Inspired by a love of her Yemeni Jewish culture, the appeal of her musical art quickly spread to a wider Middle Eastern audience, somehow br... More

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  • Nov 19, 1957

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  • Feb 23, 2000 (age 42 years)

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Also known as:

  • עפרה חזה,
  • Ophra Haza,
  • Ofra Ḥaza,
  • עָפְרָה חָזָה,
  • Ofra Chaza,
  • עופרה חזה,
  • Ofra Nasa,
  • Ofra Hazza,
  • Ofra_Haza,
  • Ofra Jaza,
  • Haza, Ofra

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  • 1974
  • 1979
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