Ethnix (Hebrew: אתניקס, stylized as Xאתני, [ˈetniks]) are an Israeli synth-pop band mixing Western new-wave dance music with oriental melodies. The band formed in 1990 as a collaboration between vocalist Ze'ev Nechama and keyboardist Tamir Kaliski, joined by drummer Gal Hadani and guitarist Gil Alon.[1]

Ethnix
Background information
OriginTel Aviv, Israel
Genres
Years active1985—present
LabelsHelicon
Sultan
MembersZe'ev Nechama
Tamir Kaliski
Gilad Pasternak
Gal Hadani
Yoram Poizner
Past membersYoed Nevo
Gil Alon
Websitehttp://www.ethnix.co.il

Nechama and Kaliski had originally formed a band called Moskva (Hebrew: מוסקבה, [moskˈva] - "Moscow"), making Ethnix the oldest continuously-operating band in Israel, together since 1985.[citation needed]

History

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The first album, Desert Bird, sold 40,000 copies.[1] Their second album, Masala, sold over 60,000 copies in the first half-year of its release.[1]

 
Ethnix lead singer Ze'ev Nechama

In 1996, guitarist/bassist Yoram Poizner joined. Albums include elements of rock, pop, dance, Mediterranean, and more.[citation needed] Ze'ev and Tamir, the main composers, created and produced for many more artists over the years, including Eyal Golan for whom they wrote three albums which helped propel him and the Mediterranean style to popularity.[citation needed] Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.[citation needed]

On 2 July 2011, Ethnix had an open concert in Caesarea.[citation needed] During the show, it was announced that guitarist Gil Alon was leaving the band and would be replaced by Gilad Pasternak.[citation needed]

Albums

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  • 1990 - Ethnix (Helicon)
  • 1991 - Masala (Helicon)
  • 1992 - Yelalat Tan (Helicon)
  • 1993 - Adam V'Nahash (Helicon)
  • 1994 - Atah (Helicon)
  • 1995 - Haosef shel Ethnix (compilation) (Helicon)
  • 1996 - Pop (Helicon)
  • 1998 - Bruchim Habaim L'Yisrael (Helicon)
  • 1999 - Morris (Sultan)
  • 2000 - Hamofa Hameshutaf (live concert album with Eyal Golan) (Sultan)
  • 2000 - Maximum Ethnix (compilation) (Helicon)
  • 2001 - Baderech Shelach (Sultan)
  • 2002 - 13 (Sultan)
  • 2005 - America (Sultan)
  • 2011 - Ga'aguim (Sultan)
  • 2012 - Ahavat Chinam (Sultan)
  • 2015 - HaTov Korah (Helicon)
  • 2017 - Batouach (Helicon)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hool, Elliot (2 January 1992). "Ethnix Clicks with Musical Mix". The Jerusalem Report. Retrieved 2024-06-14 – via ProQuest.
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