The Exiled Queen

In memoriam Ofra Haza (1957-2000) and her wonderful music.

Bat-Sheva Ofra Haza (Hebrew: בת-שבע עפרה חזה) (19 November 1957–23 February 2000) was an Israeli singer, songwriter and actress, commonly known in the Western world as "the Madonna of the East". Her voice has been described as a tender mezzo-soprano.
Of Mizrahi Jewish (Yemenite-Jewish) descent, Ofra's music is known as a mixture of traditional Middle Eastern and commercial singing styles, fusing elements of Eastern and Western instrumentation, orchestration and dance-beat, as well as lyrics from Mizrahi and Jewish folk tales and poetry. By the late 1980's, Ofra was an internationally successful artist appearing regularly on MTV. During her singing career, she earned many platinum and golden discs and her music proved highly popular also in the club scene. By the 1990's, she regularly featured in movie soundtracks, such as that of Dick Tracy (1990) and the Prince of Egypt, and her vocals were popularly sampled in hip-hop too.

Amen Lamilim (Amen To The Words) - Ofra Haza sings in Arabic

Amen Lamilim (Amen To The Words) - Ofra Haza sings in Arabic
Shvil Tapuach Hazahav (The Golden Apple Path) - Ofra Haza @Path in the Middle, Path on the Side 1987

Shvil Tapuach Hazahav (The Golden Apple Path) - Ofra Haza @Path in the Middle, Path on the Side 1987
Ofra Haza @Siba Lamesiba 1986

Ofra Haza @Siba Lamesiba 1986
Yesh Li Gan (I Have A Garden) - Ofra Haza @Zehu Ze! 1983

Yesh Li Gan (I Have A Garden) - Ofra Haza @Zehu Ze! 1983
Babylon [Isolated Vocals] - Ofra Haza [2K SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL] 🥳

Babylon [Isolated Vocals] - Ofra Haza [2K SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL] 🥳
Shir Ha'Sapanim (The Sailors' Song) - Ofra Haza

Shir Ha'Sapanim (The Sailors' Song) - Ofra Haza
Shir Ha'Emek (Song Of The Valley) - Ofra Haza

Shir Ha'Emek (Song Of The Valley) - Ofra Haza
Komm, Lieber Mai (Come, Dear May) - Ofra Haza [Live @Allegro 1985]

Komm, Lieber Mai (Come, Dear May) - Ofra Haza [Live @Allegro 1985]
Hechalil (The Flute) - Ofra Haza & Yehudit Ravitz

Hechalil (The Flute) - Ofra Haza & Yehudit Ravitz
At Telchi Basadeh (You'll Walk On The Field) - Ofra Haza

At Telchi Basadeh (You'll Walk On The Field) - Ofra Haza
Malkat Ha'Ksamim (The Magic Queen) - Ofra Haza [Live @Songvision Contest 1981]

Malkat Ha'Ksamim (The Magic Queen) - Ofra Haza [Live @Songvision Contest 1981]
Ofra Haza @The Yair Lapid Show 1997

Ofra Haza @The Yair Lapid Show 1997
Shir Ha’Mea (Song of the Century) – Ofra Haza (1987)

Shir Ha’Mea (Song of the Century) – Ofra Haza (1987)
Lo Dibarnu Od Al Ahava (We Don't Talk About Love Anymore) - Ofra Haza & Gidi Gov @Laila Gov 1995

Lo Dibarnu Od Al Ahava (We Don't Talk About Love Anymore) - Ofra Haza & Gidi Gov @Laila Gov 1995
Ofra Haza @Laila Gov 1995

Ofra Haza @Laila Gov 1995
Mata Hari - Ofra Haza [@NDR March 10, 1995]

Mata Hari - Ofra Haza [@NDR March 10, 1995]
Ya Ba Ye - Ofra Haza [Live @The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1990]

Ya Ba Ye - Ofra Haza [Live @The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1990]
Sha'alu Shlom Yerushalayim (Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem) - Ofra Haza

Sha'alu Shlom Yerushalayim (Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem) - Ofra Haza
Die Forelle (The Trout) - Ofra Haza [Live @Allegro 1985]

Die Forelle (The Trout) - Ofra Haza [Live @Allegro 1985]
Ofra Haza - Eurovision Interview [@Good Hour - So It Was 18.3.1983]

Ofra Haza - Eurovision Interview [@Good Hour - So It Was 18.3.1983]
Chai (Alive) - Ofra Haza [@Good Hour - So It Was 18.3.1983]

Chai (Alive) - Ofra Haza [@Good Hour - So It Was 18.3.1983]
Chai (Alive) - Ofra Haza [Live @Eurovision Song Contest 1983]

Chai (Alive) - Ofra Haza [Live @Eurovision Song Contest 1983]
Ofra Haza - Kdam Eurovision 1983 (Pre-Eurovision 1983)

Ofra Haza - Kdam Eurovision 1983 (Pre-Eurovision 1983)
Ofra Haza - Studio Recordings Of

Ofra Haza - Studio Recordings Of "Desert Wind" (1989) [A Mother's Day Special] 💝
Middle East - Ofra Haza [Live @Olympic Stadium Rome 1993]

Middle East - Ofra Haza [Live @Olympic Stadium Rome 1993]
Elo Hi - Ofra Haza (Live)

Elo Hi - Ofra Haza (Live)
K'shenhayeh B'ney 73 - Ofra Haza [@Another Hit 1981]

K'shenhayeh B'ney 73 - Ofra Haza [@Another Hit 1981]
Ofra Haza - A Purim Special [Zehu Ze! 1987]

Ofra Haza - A Purim Special [Zehu Ze! 1987]
The Story of Ofra Haza as Yocheved - The Making of Prince of Egypt & Deliver Us (1998)

The Story of Ofra Haza as Yocheved - The Making of Prince of Egypt & Deliver Us (1998)
Eshal - Ofra Haza [Live @Sanremo Music Festival 1989]

Eshal - Ofra Haza [Live @Sanremo Music Festival 1989]