Ofra Haza (1957 - 2000) was a Yemeni singer, one of my favourites, her album "Shaday" is in my personal top 100.
Apparently, her premature death was a result of being infected with AIDS by her sleaze-bag manager.
So beautiful, and so young...
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Hi Ofra Haza was a Yemenite Jew from Israel. Her parents were both born in Yemen and immigrated to Israel. She was the youngest of a large poor family. She did not contract aids from her manager. He is alive and well and still championing Ofra's music. If you get a chance listen to Debka Abaya and Yad Anuga (Gentle Hand) Regards
She did indeed die of AIDS related complications. Such a shame.
If you are a Led Zeppelin fan, even if your not, might I suggest a cover of Kashmir by Ofra. It is much more organic than the Zep version. Here is a link.
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Ofra Haza was a Yemenite Jew from Israel. Her parents were both born in Yemen and immigrated to Israel.
She was the youngest of a large poor family.
She did not contract aids from her manager. He is alive and well and still championing Ofra's music.
If you get a chance listen to Debka Abaya and Yad Anuga (Gentle Hand)
Regards
Thanks for this. I had been lead to believe that she died from AIDS. Am i wrong?
I will listen to Debka Abaya and Anuga, i loved this woman's music....
Hi Freg,
She did indeed die of AIDS related complications. Such a shame.
If you are a Led Zeppelin fan, even if your not, might I suggest a cover of Kashmir by Ofra. It is much more organic than the Zep version. Here is a link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu5Cgb6Yy4Y
Regards again
Rich
I am a very big fan of Led Zeppelin, and "Kashmir" is one of my favourites of their songs. And Ofra's version is magic.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention
Yes, i have since learned that i was very wrong. I did not do my research.
Thanks!
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