- Ethnix
Infobox musical artist
Name = Ethnix
Background = group_or_band
Origin =Tel Aviv ,Israel
Genre = Pop
Rock
Mediterranean
Dance
Years_active = 1989 — present
Label = Helicon
Sultan
URL = http://www.ethnix.co.il
Current_members = Ze'ev Nechama
Tamir Kalisky
Gil Alon
Gal Hadani
Yoram Poizner
Former_members =Yoed NevoEthnix ( _he. אתניקס) is an Israeli pop-rock band. Their music is a mix of oriental and western melodies. Ethnix is the oldest continuously-operating band in
Israel , together since 1989. The band was formed out of two former groups, "Moskva", founded in 1984, and "Omanut VeHevra", created in 1987. From those bands emerged Ze'ev Nehama, the vocalist, and Tamir Kalisky, keyboardist.History
Originally, Ze'ev and Tamir were joined by drummer/guitarist/keyboardist Yoed Nevo, and they composed their first album, "Ethnix", which was released in 1990. The album leaned towards rock, with noticeable musical influence from the band "Moskva", but the band soon began expanding in other directions, specifically combining "ethnic" (oriental) and western, which came to define the character of the band and is reflected in its name. The name was given by Roni Bar'on and Dror Kalisky, the manager of the Band.
The first single released was "Ein L'an Lalechet" ("There is nowhere to go"), followed by "Moshita", "Tzipor Midbar" and "Shnayim Shnayim". These songs placed Ethnix on the map, and the band became top-selling and successful. Under the pressure of concert performances, Yoed left the band, to be replaced by guitarist Gil Alon and drummer Gal Hadani. In 1996, guitarist/bassist Yoram Poizner joined, completing the now stylish and diverse band. Albums include elements of rock, pop,
dance ,Mediterranean , and more. Ze'ev and Tamir, the main composers, created and produced for many more artists over the years, including well-known starEyal Golan , for whom they wrote three albums which helped propel him and theMediterranean style to popularity. Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.Albums
*1990 - "Ethinx" (Helicon)
*1991 - "Masala" (Helicon)
*1992 - "Yelalat Tan" (Helicon)
*1993 - "Adam V'Nahash" (Helicon)
*1994 - "Atah" (Helicon)
*1995 - "Haosef shel Ethnix" - the first collection (Helicon)
*1996 - "Pop" (Helicon)
*1998 - "Bruchim Habaim L'Yisrael" (Helicon)
*1999 - "Morris" (Sultan)
*2000 - "Hamofa Hameshutaf" - Live concert with Eyal Golan (Sultan)
*2000 - "Maximum Ethnix" - the second collection (Helicon)
*2001 - "Baderech Shelach" (Sultan)
*2002 - "13" (Sultan)
*2005 - "America" (Sultan)
*2008 - "20 Or something)"External links
* [http://www.kikar-israel.com/Artists/Ethnix.html Ethnix biography and discography at Kikar-Israel.com in English]
* [http://www.ethnix.co.il/ Ethnix official website]
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