Ester Rada
| Ester Rada | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Native name | אסתר רדא |
| Birth name | Ester Rada |
| Born |
March 7, 1985 Kiryat Arba, West Bank |
| Genres | Soul, Nu-Soul,[1] Funk, Ethio-Jazz, Groove, Rnb[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter, actress |
| Website |
http://www.esterrada.com https://www.facebook.com/esterradaofficial |
Ester Rada is an Israeli actress and singer.
Biography
Rada is currently working on her debut album, after releasing her acclaimed first self-written and composed solo EP "Life Happens", which was produced by Israeli producers Kuti (Kutiman/Thru-You) and Sabbo (Soulico), at the beginning of 2013.
She gained worldwide popularity on a tour across Europe, the United States and Canada. She has recently performed at the Glastonbury Festival. She performed at the opening act of Alicia Keys' concert in Israel. Her music video "Life Happens" has been broadcast on MTV France, East Europe, and Israel, as well as on VH1 UK. Rada credits Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin as her musical influences, alongside Eryka Badu, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott.
- Performed Glastonbury, UK 2013
- Tours in 2013: USA, Canada, UK
- Nominated for MTV EMA awards for Best Israeli Act
Rada started her acting career in musical theater, and won an award for her role in Habima Theatre's The Troupe. In 2007, she played a major role in the TV serial "Deus".[3] In the same year she also acted in Habima's play Sdakim bebeton.
Filmography and TV Appearances
- Still Walking
- Zrubavel
- Kirot[3]
- The Special[3]
- Yes's series New York
Life Happens
In early 2013, Rada released an EP, Life Happens[4] with four of her songs. The album was positively received by critics,[5][6] who describe her music as "cross-cultural sound that is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian's heritage" and "graceful composition of Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones of black grooves".[7] BBC called this album her debut, highlighting her "powerful, soulful voice and seductive combination of Ethiopian Jazz, funk and R&B."[8]
Personal life
Ester Rada was married to Gili Yalu, the singer in Zvuloon Dub System, an Israeli reggae band. Nowadays, Ester Rada is in a relationship with Gal Dahan, and they have son named 'Pele'[9]
References
- ↑ Profile, pearlsbydavidpearl.telavivian.com; accessed 2 December 2015.
- ↑ Giant Step Presents Ester Rada's Exclusive US Debut Showcase (Acoustic), giantstep.net; accessed 2 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 אסתר רדא "EDB" site
- ↑ sxsw Ester Rada * The new soul of the Middle East
- ↑ Profile, NRG.co.il; accessed 2 December 2015.
- ↑ Profile, walla.co.il; accessed 2 December 2015.
- ↑ blogs.suntimes.com Israeli Jazz Festival to Debut in Chicago, suntimes.com; accessed 2 December 2015.
- ↑ Middle East Beats: Israel's Ester Rada mines Ethio-jazz, BBC.com; 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "אסתר רדא ילדה בן - סלבס ורכילות מקומית". City Mouse. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
External links
- Biography, ht1.co.il
- אסתר רדא Profile, ishim.co.il
- Profile, Haaretz.co.il
- Profile, israelhayom.co.il
- haaretz.com/weekend "Israeli soul sister chooses to sing in English", haaretz.com
- Profile, residentadvisor.net
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