Shaday

by Ofra Haza

Shaday cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 November 1988
  • Label: Teldec
  • Country: Israel
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by the international breakthrough of the remix 'Im Nin'alu', this record masterfully fuses traditional Yemenite Jewish melodies with sleek, contemporary synthpop. The Israeli vocalist achieved massive global crossover success by bringing Middle Eastern vocal traditions into Western dance clubs. It stands as a landmark release in the development of the commercial worldbeat movement.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, electronic, dance, cultural identity

Tracklist

  1. Shaday (Extended Version)
  2. Shaday (Vocal Version)
  3. Shaday (Instrumental Long Version)

Credits

  • Ofra Haza - primary artist, written-by
  • Bezalel Aloni - written-by

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