Ofra Haza: The Madonna of the East

Episode 168. Ofra Haza was one of the most beloved singers of the 80s and 90s. She overcome extreme poverty and prejudice to become known on an international stage, and her voice made the magic of one of the most famous animated films of the decade. 

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Sources

“Ofra Haza” by Nathan Shahar

https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/haza-ofra

“The Passing of Israeli Singer Ofra Haza” 

https://aish.com/the-passing-of-israeli-singer-ofra-haza/

“Israeli Singer Ofra Haza Is the True Star of ‘Prince of Egypt’” by Lior Zaltzman (Apr 11 2025)

https://www.kveller.com/israeli-singer-ofra-haza-is-the-true-star-of-prince-of-egypt/

“Ofra Haza, Tragic Israeli Pop Diva” by Dana Kessler (Feb 22 2023)

https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/ofra-haza-tragic-israeli-pop-diva

“Pop Star’s Death Stirs Debate in Israel on AIDS” by Tracy Wilkinson (Feb 29 2000)

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-29-mn-3690-story.html

“Death of a Diva” by Barry Walters (Jun 1 2000)

https://www.poz.com/article/Death-Of-A-Diva-10225-4310

“Singer’s death prompts Aids debate" by Kathryn Westcott (Mar 5 2000)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/666770.stm

“The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone (Jan 1 2023)

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ofra-haza-1234642327/

“Obituary: Ofra Haza” by Lawrence Joffe (Feb 24 2000)

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/feb/25/guardianobituaries

“Ofra Haza” 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofra_Haza

Sound Credits

Music by RODOLPHE RAKOTOMALALA from Pixabay 

https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-acoustique-guitare-percussion-337926/

Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay 

https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-phone-ringing-6805/