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'''Ethnix''' ({{lang-he|אתניקס}}, stylized as Xאתני, {{IPA-he|ˈetniks|}}) are an Israeli [[synth-pop]] band formed in 1985 as '''Moskva''' ({{lang-he|מוסקבה}}, {{IPA-he|moskˈva|}} - "[[Moscow]]") by vocalist Ze'ev Nechama and keyboardist Tamir Kaliski. Their music is a mix of [[Mizrahi music|oriental]] and Western melodies. Ethnix is the oldest continuously-operating [[Band (music)|band]] in Israel, together since 1985.
'''Ethnix''' ({{lang-he|אתניקס}}, stylized as Xאתני, {{IPA-he|ˈetniks|}}) are an Israeli [[synth-pop]] band mixing Western [[New wave music|new-wave dance]] music with [[Mizrahi music|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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Hool |first=Elliot |date=2 January 1992 |title=Ethnix Clicks with Musical Mix |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/218750240/fulltext/9AE0AB38EFD9406BPQ/7 |access-date=2024-06-14 |work=The Jerusalem Report |via=[[ProQuest]]}}</ref>

Nechama and Kaliski had originally formed a band called '''Moskva''' ({{lang-he|מוסקבה}}, {{IPA-he|moskˈva|}} - "[[Moscow]]"), making Ethnix the oldest continuously-operating [[Band (music)|band]] in Israel, together since 1985.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}


==History==
==History==
The first album, ''Desert Bird'', sold 40,000 copies.<ref name=":0" /> Their second album, Masala, sold over 60,000 copies in the first half-year of its release.<ref name=":0" />
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Originally, Ze'ev Nechama and Tamir Kaliski were joined by drummer/guitarist/keyboardist [[Yoad Nevo]], and they composed their first album, ''Ethnix'', which was released in June 1990. The album leaned towards [[synth-pop]], with noticeable musical influence from the band Moskva, but the band soon began expanding in other directions, specifically combining "ethnic" ([[Mizrahi music|oriental]]) and Western, which came to define the character of the band and is reflected in its name.{{cn|date=June 2024}} The name was given by Roni Bar'on and Dror Kalisky, the manager of the band, on the grounds that the previous name wasn't "intriguing" enough.{{cn|date=June 2024}}
[[File:Flickr - Government Press Office (GPO) - ETHNIX, PERFORMING AT A ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE RED SEA.jpg|thumb|Ethnix lead singer Ze'ev Nechama]]
[[File:Flickr - Government Press Office (GPO) - ETHNIX, PERFORMING AT A ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE RED SEA.jpg|thumb|Ethnix lead singer Ze'ev Nechama]]
The first single released as Ethnix was "Ein Le'an Lalechet" ("There is nowhere to go") in October 1989, followed by "Moshita", "Tzipor Midbar" and "Shnayim Shnayim" in 1990. 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. Albums include elements of [[Rock music|rock]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[dance music|dance]], [[Mediterranean]], and more.{{cn|date=June 2024}} 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.{{cn|date=June 2024}} Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.{{cn|date=June 2024}}
In 1996, guitarist/bassist Yoram Poizner joined. Albums include elements of [[Rock music|rock]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[dance music|dance]], [[Mediterranean]], and more.{{cn|date=June 2024}} 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.{{cn|date=June 2024}} Other artists they have composed for include Sharon Haziz, Yehudah Keisar, Hagmalim, Izkis and Hayalei Hanekama.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


On 2 July 2011, Ethnix had an open concert in [[Caesarea, Israel|Caesarea]].{{cn|date=June 2024}} During the show, it was announced that guitarist Gil Alon was leaving the band and would be replaced by Gilad Pasternak.{{cn|date=June 2024}}
On 2 July 2011, Ethnix had an open concert in [[Caesarea, Israel|Caesarea]].{{cn|date=June 2024}} During the show, it was announced that guitarist Gil Alon was leaving the band and would be replaced by Gilad Pasternak.{{cn|date=June 2024}}

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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

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]

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

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

  • 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

  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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